NHTSA recall 00V-425 (00V425000)

vehicle speed control recall reported December 26, 2000 - about 36,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V425000
Also written as: 00V-425
Manufacturer number: 00S56
Reported: December 26, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~36,500
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-425 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Aerostar - 1997

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