NHTSA recall 91V071000
Vehicle speed control
Ford F600 and 2 more
Reported May 1, 19911,400 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Nov 1, 1990 – Mar 1, 1991
The defect
The throttle cable which runs from the accelerator to the governor assembly housing may have been kinked during assembly, causing excessive wear of the cable housing inner lining. This could result in either fracture or sticking of the cable.
The risk
If the throttle cable fractures, engine speed will returnto idle. If the cable jams or sticks, the engine will remain at the speed atwhich it was running when the jamming occurred. A stuck throttle could result inloss of control and an accident.
The remedy
Replace the governor assemblies, which include the throttle cable.