Recall 97E022000: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA recall 97E022000 · announced July 22, 1997 · Furon · 393 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR. THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE.

The risk

IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THESE ACTUATORS UNTIL NEW OR REMANUFACTURED UNITS CAN BE SUPPLIED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21,1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FURON AT 1-800-262-3357, EXT. 5204. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.