Make : FORD | Model : LNT8000 | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19930301 - 19940801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V143000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19951025 | Date Received by ODI: 19950802 | Date Added to Database: 19950810 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN WEAR THE BRASS SWIVEL BLOCK ON THE GOVERNOR LEVER THROUGH WHICH IT PASSES. |
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Consequence:
THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNOR JAMMING IN THEDAMAGED SWIVEL AND COULD PREVENT THE GOVERNOR LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED GOVERNOR LEVER WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL. ALSO LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO VEHICLE OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME VEHICLES BUT DO NOT HAVE A FORD INSTALLED HAND THROTTLE ADVISING THEM THAT THEY MAY REQUIRE SERVICE IF THEY HAVE HAD AN AFTER MARKET HAND THROTTLE INSTALLED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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