NHTSA Recall 91V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V071000; Date: May. 1, 1991
If the throttle cable fractures, engine speed will returnto idle. If the cable jams or sticks, the engine will remain at the speed atwhich it was running when the jamming occurred. A stuck throttle could result inloss of control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Ford F600; 1991 Ford F600; 1990 Ford F700; 1991 Ford F700; 1990 Ford F800; 1991 Ford F800
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,400
Recall Summary:
The throttle cable which runs from the accelerator to the governor assembly housing may have been kinked during assembly, causing excessive wear of the cable housing inner lining. This could result in either fracture or sticking of the cable.
How to Fix:
Replace the governor assemblies, which include the throttle cable.
Recall Notes:
System: throttle cable. Vehicle description: medium duty trucks with 7. 0 liter gasoline engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 12, 1991
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