DUTCHMEN AEROSTAR 1997: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-08-14 - 1997-08-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V425000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-02-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-26 | Date Added to Database: 2001-01-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S56 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36500 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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