NHTSA Recall 87V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V059000; Date: Apr. 27, 1987
Separation of accelerator linkage and return springscould occur, causing the time for the engine to return to idle from an openthrottle position to substantially increase.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Ford B Series; 1987 Ford F Series (light); 1987 Ford F Series (medium); 1987 Ford L Series (heavy)
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,060
Recall Summary:
Diesel engine goveernor lever assemblies may have been improperly assembled so that one or more of three retaining prongs may not be engaged in the governor lever pivot shafts.
How to Fix:
Replace governor lever assemblies.
Recall Notes:
System: engine governor lever assemblies/throttle linkage. Vehicle description: truck and bus chassis with 6. 6l and 7. 8l diesel engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1987
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