NHTSA Recall # | 18982 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 94V101000 |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
Date of notification | 15/07/94 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/94 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/03/94 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/05/94 |
Report created | 20/06/94 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 900 |
Defect summary | In a heavily loaded vehicle, while in the cruise control mode, the throttle may not reduce immediately when the load on the engine is decreased (such as when the vehicle crests a hill.) this can result in increased vehicle speed without prior warning. |
Consequence summary | This can result in loss of speed control of the vehicle, and a possible accident. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the electronic engine control module. |
Recall notes | System: electrical systems; ignition; electronic engine control module that includes the cruise control function. Vehicle description: pickup trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with direct injection turbo diesel engines and a five-speed manual transmission, and over 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle rating. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |