NHTSA recall 85V115000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V115000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-09-19 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Units potentially affected | 147 |
What is wrong
AN ALUMINUM CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THE BORE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THROTTLE MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION WHEN RELEASED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: LINKAGE, THROTTLE.
| 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | Built 1985-09-01 to 1985-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 LINCOLN MARK VII | Built 1985-09-01 to 1985-09-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1986 LINCOLN TOWN COUPE | Built 1985-09-01 to 1985-09-01. |
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