Campaign 84V-119

Secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving

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Defect summary

THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 84V119000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

13 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 3, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 84V-119
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordBronco19840
FordClub Wagon19840
FordE-10019840
FordE-15019840
FordE-25019840
FordE-35019841
FordEconoline19840
FordF-10019840
FordF-15019841
FordF-25019841
FordF-35019840
FordMustang19840
MercuryCapri19840
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.