1990 FORD F800 RECALL - #91V071000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1990 FORD F800 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1990 - 3/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
5/15/1991 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/12/1991 |
| # Affected |
1,400 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE THROTTLE CABLE FRACTURES, ENGINE SPEED WILL RETURNTO IDLE. IF THE CABLE JAMS OR STICKS, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SPEED ATWHICH IT WAS RUNNING WHEN THE JAMMING OCCURRED. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLIES, WHICH INCLUDE THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH 7.0 LITER GASOLINE ENGINES. |
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