CAMPAIGN: THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE RETENTION. Cadillac Concours 1994

For 1990-2009 cars

# CAMPAIGN: THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE RETENTION

#### SUBJECT: THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE RETENTION

#### MODELS: Certain 1994 Cadillac Sevilles

#### TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1994 Cadillac Seville models. The throttle control cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket allowing the cable to interfere with the throttle cam mechanism. Such interference could result in the throttle sticking in the open or closed position. While vehicle control can be maintained by applying the service brake, if the throttle sticks in the open position, unexpected vehicle movement could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

To correct this condition, dealers are to install a throttle control cable tie strap on all involved vehicles as per the Vehicles Involved and Service Procedure sections of the bulletin.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Involved are the following affected 1994 models:

VIN's ----- 1G6KY529XRU806639 1G6KY5294RU806698 1G6KY5299RU806521

#### NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 4S OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.

All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN listing provided to involved dealers with this bulletin. Any dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.

#### DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY:

All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.

Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometers traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.

Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow- up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.

In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

#### CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE:

Refer to Section 4 of the Service Policies and Procedures Manual for the detailed procedure on handling Product Campaigns. Dealers are requested to complete the campaign on all transfers as soon as possible.

#### OWNER NOTIFICATION:

All owners of record at the time of campaign release are shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.

#### PARTS INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:

Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 11501906 Throttle Cable Tie Strap 1

#### PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:

Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:

Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- -------------- 2A Install Throttle Control Cable Tie Strap 0.3

Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 40% to cover parts handling.

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect throttle cable retainer to ensure that retainer tab is fully latched into mating retainer slot at throttle cable bracket. See Figure 1.

2. Install tie strap (P/N 11501906) around throttle cable and secure to cruise control bracket. Ensure tie strap is seated next to shoulder of retainer. See Figure 1.

#### Important: Make sure that tie strap is not wrapped around cruise control linkage or cable.

3. Snip off excess strap approximately 5.5mm (1/4") above connection, then rotate connection beneath bracket for neat appearance.

4. Install Campaign Identification Label.

#### INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Clean surface of radiator upper mounting panel and apply a Campaign Identification Label. Make, sure the correct campaign number is inserted on the label. This will indicate that the campaign has been completed.

Dear General Motors Customer.

General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1994 Cadillac Seville models. The throttle control cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket allowing the cable to interfere with the throttle cam mechanism. Such interference could result in the throttle sticking in the open or closed position. While vehicle control can be maintained by applying the service brake, if the throttle sticks in the open position, unexpected vehicle movement could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

To correct this condition, your GM dealer will inspect your vehicle to ensure that the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a tie strap to further ensure that it is secure. Of course, this service will be provided for you at no charge.

Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.

If parts are required, ask your dealer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.

This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.

Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.