| Make : FORD | Model : MUSTANG | Year : 1978 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V196000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19771214 | Date Received by ODI: 19771115 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| 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: 154 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DUST TUBE PORTION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BIND DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMPING OF THE CABLE ASSEMBLY DURING MANUFACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE RETURN RATE OF THE THROTTLE MAY BE SLOWED OR THE THROTTLE MAY BE PREVENTED FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. IN THIS CONDITION, A VEHICLE SPEED OF 30 T0 40 MPH COULD BE MAINTAINED WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECCESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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