2001 TURTLE TOP VAN TERRA RECALL - #01V079000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 TURTLE TOP VAN TERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
TURTLE TOP, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2000 - 2/27/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2001 |
| Influenced by |
TURTLE TOP, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/2001 |
| # Affected |
85 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION. |
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| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET, VACUUM SOLENOID, AND HARDWARE TO A NEW LOCATION THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE OEM THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. 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 TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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