NHTSA Recall 77V210000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V210000; Date: Nov. 25, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Lincoln Versailles
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,901
Recall Summary:
The electronic engine control (eec) wiring harness may be misrouted. This misrouting may cause the speed control servo arm to be held open due to mechanical interference when the speed control is engaged. This causes a partially open throttle condition that cannot be cancelled by driver actions normally used to shut off the speed control system.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and will correct the routing of the speed control wiring harness, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: equipment; speed control. Consequences of defect: inability to shut off the speed control system couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: the vehicle may be stopped, should the speed control malfunction, byapplying the brakes and by either placing the transmission in neutral orturning off the ignition.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1978
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