NHTSA Recall 76V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V067000; Date: Apr. 29, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Ford Elite; 1976 Ford Granada; 1976 Ford Maverick; 1976 Ford Pinto; 1976 Ford Ranchero; 1976 Ford Thunderbird; 1976 Ford Torino; 1976 Lincoln Mark Iv; 1976 Mercury Bobcat; 1976 Mercury Comet; 1976 Mercury Cougar; 1976 Mercury Monarch; 1976 Mercury Montego
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 410,580
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no 192. Possibility that the nylon bushing in the acceleratorncable may become loose due to an oversize retaining clip. A loose bushing maylrestrict the accelerator cable from returning to idle or to a lower speedor to a slower speed condition, holding carburetor at constant speed. Shouldthis occur, the driver can stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, shiftingto neutral and turning off the ignition. (correct by inspecting the bushingbushing retaining clip where necessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 1976
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