NHTSA Recall 81V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V045000; Date: Apr. 6, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1981 Mercury Lynx
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 21,000
Recall Summary:
Fuel may possibly travel through the speed control vacuum lines and into the speed control actuation device (serv0). The fuel can damage seals in the actuator servo and allow vacuum leaks. Such a leak could activate the speed control without any action on the part of the driver. This would cause the vehicle to gradually accelerate.
How to Fix:
The vacuum check valve and hose assembly will be replaced and the speed control servo will be replaced if it has been damaged.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control option. System: equipment; speed control. Consequences of defect: increase in vehicle speed can be controlled by applyingthe brakes, however releasing the brakes will allow the problem to recur. Ifthe driver is inattentive to vehicle speed, the condition could result in anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 13, 1981
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