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NHTSA recall 90V076000

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Ford Escort

Reported Apr 17, 19906,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1990 – Apr 1, 1990

The defect

Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.

The risk

This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference.

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Notes

System: throttle linkages. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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