3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1998-12-02
Description
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and can freeze at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below. The ice could prevent the accelerator from returning to idle.
Consequence
Increased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
Notes
Owner notification began december 28,1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1999-10-18
Description
Vehicle description: super duty trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with 5.4l manual transmission powertrains. The accelerator cable core wire can wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end. This could also lead to wear or separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Consequence
A stuck throttle could adversely affect vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.
Notes
Owner notification began october 11, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Posted on: 1998-04-09
Description
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below, can freeze. The ice could prevent the accelerator from return to idle.
Consequence
Increased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
Notes
Owner notification began may 13, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).