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1990 FORD F800 Recall - Campaign #91V071000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 FORD F800 RECALL - #91V071000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE.

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Vehicle 1990 FORD F800
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 11/1/1990 - 3/1/1991
Recalled on 5/15/1991
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 6/12/1991
# Affected 1,400
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE.
Consequences IF THE THROTTLE CABLE FRACTURES, ENGINE SPEED WILL RETURNTO IDLE. IF THE CABLE JAMS OR STICKS, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SPEED ATWHICH IT WAS RUNNING WHEN THE JAMMING OCCURRED. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLIES, WHICH INCLUDE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Notes SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH 7.0 LITER GASOLINE ENGINES.
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