| Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960814 - 19970822 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V425000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010223 | Date Received by ODI: 20001226 | Date Added to Database: 20010102 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S56 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 36500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 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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