NHTSA recall 98V-204 (98V204000)

vehicle speed control recall reported September 1, 1998 - about 6,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V204000
Also written as: 98V-204
Reported: September 1, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~6,000
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DASH INSULATOR RETAINER CLIP WAS NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE DASH FITTING. THE CLIP CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND FALL INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM PIVOT AREA.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE. ALSO, THE INSULATOR MAY NOT STAY IN THE INTENDED LOCATION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP, AND RE-INSTALL IF NEEDED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-204 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Taurus - 1999

Mercury Sable - 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.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.