NHTSA Recall 85V115000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1985-09-19. An estimated 147 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
AN ALUMINUM CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THE BORE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THROTTLE MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION WHEN RELEASED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: LINKAGE, THROTTLE.
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