NHTSA Recall 93V190000: Vehicle speed control
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108,898 vehicles. It affects 1992–1993 Pontiac Sunbird.
| NHTSA campaign | 93V190000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | November 22, 1993 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 1993 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.
Safety risk
If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.
Notes
Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 93V190000
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.