NHTSA recall 99V-194 (99V194000)

vehicle speed control recall reported July 20, 1999 - about 159,565 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V194000
Also written as: 99V-194
Manufacturer number: 99S19
Reported: July 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~159,565
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE STICKING, BINDING, OR CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPM.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT HAS A FLARED CONDUIT SLEEVE END AND MOLDED ON END FITTING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford Contour - 1998

Mercury Cougar - 1999

Mercury Mystique - 1998

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.