The issue
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.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick OMEGA | 1975 |
| Buick Skylark | 1975 |
| Chevrolet APOLLO | 1975 |
| Chevrolet VENTURA | 1975 |