Make : MERCURY | Model : LYNX | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19850301 - 19850401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V054000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850501 | Date Added to Database: 19850513 |
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: 10000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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