NHTSA Recall 76V120000: Vehicle speed control

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 2, 1976, covering an estimated 209,562 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Electra.

209,562

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1976

owners notified (July 29)

NHTSA campaign	76V120000
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report received	August 2, 1976
Owner notification	July 29, 1976
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

General motor campaign no 67c3.possibility that separated motor mount mayallow motor to lift and rotate, affecting throttle linkage momentarilyincreasing throttle opening possibly to full throttle.(correct by inspectingand installing restraint cable to preclude throttle interference).passengervehicle.

Vehicles covered by recall 76V120000

Make and model	Model years
Buick Electra	1965, 1967
Buick Wildcat	1965, 1967
Cadillac Cadillac	1970

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.