NHTSA recall 98V-192 (98V192000)

vehicle speed control recall reported August 24, 1998 - about 1,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V192000
Also written as: 98V-192
Reported: August 24, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,500
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY NOT HAVE FULLY SEATED INTO THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. IF THE CABLE IS NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THIS BRACKET, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRACKET.

Why it is dangerous

A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A RETAINING CLIP TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE FITTING AT THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-192 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford F-150 - 1999

Ford F-250 - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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