NHTSA recall 97V124000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V124000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1997-08-04 |
| Owners notified | 1997-09-30 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 2500 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, BUS CHASSIS-COWL, AND BASIC CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9L 160 HORSEPOWER ROTARY INJECTION PUMP DIESEL ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.
What can happen
THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1992 FORD B600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
|---|---|
| 1993 FORD B600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1994 FORD B600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1995 FORD B600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1992 FORD F600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1993 FORD F600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1994 FORD F600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1995 FORD F600 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1992 FORD P800 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1993 FORD P800 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1994 FORD P800 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
| 1995 FORD P800 | Built 1992-01-15 to 1994-05-02. |
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