Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #85V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V054000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 10,000 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V054000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1985-05-01T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 10,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6h4d_z6hk_y4s6
NHTSA ID: 85V054000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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