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Transport Canada Vehicles

1975 Buick Omega Recall

Issued May 27, 1975
Issue
Hazard description
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 260 C.I.D. ENGINES. THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE CABLE CONDUIT COVER MAY BREAK AT THE MOLDED FIREWALL CONNECTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHARP BEND IN THE CABLE. THIS RESULTS IN THE STRANDED WIRES FRAYING AND BALLING-UP INSIDE THE CONDUIT COVER, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO SEIZE IN ANY POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPEED COULD BE MAINTAINED WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Vehicle
BUICK OMEGA