Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V225000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V225000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 38,000 affected units, FORD/THROTTLE CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. the throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V225000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/throttle cable

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 38,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. the throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.

Consequence Summary: This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V225000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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