| Make : FORD | Model : F SUPER DUTY | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19971201 - 19980312 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V070000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980513 | Date Received by ODI: 19980401 | Date Added to Database: 19980409 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURN TO IDLE. |
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Consequence:
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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