NHTSA recall 85V054000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V054000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-05-01 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Units potentially affected | 10000 |
What is wrong
THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9 2V LITER ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER.
| 1985 FORD ESCORT | Built 1985-03-01 to 1985-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 MERCURY LYNX | Built 1985-03-01 to 1985-04-01. |
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