NATIONAL RV MYSTIQUE 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : MYSTIQUE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1994-04-18 - 1996-08-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V225000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-01-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-12-08 | Date Added to Database: 1997-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38000 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION. |
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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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 1998. 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 1-800-424-9393. |
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