NHTSA Recall 83V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V110000; Date: Oct. 21, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Mercury Capri
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 185
Recall Summary:
Inadequate clearance between the underside of the hood and the throttle linkage could damage the linkage and prevent the throttle from returning to idle position. This condition is due to installation of the incorrect hood style during vehicle assembly.
How to Fix:
For vehicles that are found to have the incorrect hood, the cut out area beneath the turbo scoop will be enlarged. Newly exposed metal will be painted.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 3 liter turbochargedengines. System: structure; hood assembly. Consequences of defect: a sticking throttle may result in a loss of vehiclecontrol without warning, and could cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 28, 1983
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