NHTSA Recall 02V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V117000; Date: Apr. 18, 2002
If this condition were to occur, it may be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Ford Focus Svt
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 534
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles built with manual transaxles, there is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. Owner notification began April 25, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 25, 2002
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