Make : FORD | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19830801 - 19840301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V119000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19841203 | Date Received by ODI: 19841002 | Date Added to Database: 19841107 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 85000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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