NHTSA Recall # | 38182 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V108000 |
MFG Compaign # | 06S43 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Date of notification | 26/04/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/03/02 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/04/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 07/04/06 |
Report created | 07/04/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 19140 |
Defect summary | On certain mustang cobra passenger vehicles, the rear surface of the accelerator pedal may come into contact with floor carpeting during heavy throttle application. The unique surface profile of the accelerator pedal may catch in the cutout on the floor carpeting behind the accelerator pedal. |
Consequence summary | This could interfere with the pedal's ability to return to an idle position. Unexpected, continued throttle application and/or increased stopping distances may occur which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a shield over the cutout in the carpet behind the accelerator pedal. The recall began on april 26, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 06s43. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |