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NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V017000 Component: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Ford Truck |
Model: Supercrew |
Recall Date: 01/27/2005 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 738,490 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Consequence Summary: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'OFF.'.Corrective Summary: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early April 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
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