NHTSA Recall 98V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V204000; Date: Sep. 1, 1998
If this condition occurs, the engine may not fully return to idle. Also, the insulator may not stay in the intended location and could interfere with the accelerator cable.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Taurus; 1999 Mercury Sable
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A dash insulator retainer clip was not fully assembled to the accelerator cable dash fitting. The clip can disengage from the accelerator cable and fall into the accelerator pedal arm pivot area.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles to ensure proper installation of the accelerator cable clip, and re-install if needed.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin September 21, 1998. 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 1-800-392-3673. 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: Sep 21, 1998
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