NHTSA Recall 93V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V160000; Date: Sep. 27, 1993
If one of the two return springs fractures while thevehicle is being driven, a substantial reduction in accelerator pedal effortwould be felt. If the second spring also fractures, the throttle would notreturn to idle position and can result in increased engine speed and thepossibility of loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford B700; 1993 Ford B700; 1992 Ford CF7000; 1993 Ford CF7000; 1992 Ford CF8000; 1993 Ford CF8000; 1992 Ford CFT8000; 1993 Ford CFT8000; 1992 Ford F700; 1993 Ford F700; 1992 Ford F800; 1993 Ford F800; 1992 Ford FT900; 1993 Ford FT900; 1992 Ford L8000; 1993 Ford L8000; 1992 Ford LN7000; 1993 Ford LN7000; 1992 Ford LN8000; 1993 Ford LN8000; 1992 Ford LNT8000; 1993 Ford LNT8000; 1992 Ford LS8000; 1993 Ford LS8000; 1992 Ford LT8000; 1993 Ford LT8000; 1992 Ford LTS8000; 1993 Ford LTS8000
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
As a result of inherent vibration in these engines, the throttle return springs can fracture.
How to Fix:
The throttle return control system with the coil torsion spring design will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel: throttle linkages and control return spring. Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks, truck chassis, and bus chassisequipped with cummins 5. 9l and 8. 3l diesel engines with in-line fuel injectionpumps. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 1993
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