NHTSA recall 89V-234 (89V234000)

vehicle speed control recall reported December 22, 1989 - about 4,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 89V234000
Also written as: 89V-234
Reported: December 22, 1989
Vehicles affected: ~4,000
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THROTTLE LEVER MAY CONTACT THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THROTTLE REMAINING OPEN FOLLOWING RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM THE FULL-THROTTLE POSTION IN TRUCKS WITH 4.0 L ENGINES.

Why it is dangerous

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION COULD CREATE LACK OF CONTROLAND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE AIR INLET TUBE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT WITH AN INCREASED THROTTLE LEVER-TO-INLET TUBE CLEARANCE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-234 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 1990

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