NHTSA Recall 82V119000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V119000; Date: Dec. 7, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford B600; 1982 Ford B600; 1983 Ford B600; 1981 Ford B700; 1982 Ford B700; 1983 Ford B700; 1981 Ford B800; 1982 Ford B800; 1983 Ford B800; 1981 Ford F600; 1982 Ford F600; 1983 Ford F600; 1981 Ford F880; 1982 Ford F880; 1983 Ford F880
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,617
Recall Summary:
These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. Under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 8. 2 liter diesel enginesand optional hand throttle controls. System: fuel; hand throttle. Consequences of defect: if such interference occurs, the throttle may notreturn to the idle position upon release of the accelerator pedal, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1983
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