April 24, 1985 1985 Ford Escort Recalled NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V054000 Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
10000
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9
2V LITER ENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING. SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER. | 