NHTSA recall 98V-070 (98V070000)

vehicle speed control recall reported April 1, 1998 - about 3,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V070000
Also written as: 98V-070
Reported: April 1, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~3,500
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURN TO IDLE.

Why it is dangerous

INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-070 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-Super Duty - 1999

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