1981 FORD F880 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 82V119000 on 12/12/1982
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cables
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1981 - 10/31/1982
- Affected:
- 4,617
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 82V120000 on 12/12/1982
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 03/31/1981
- Affected:
- 33,863
- Defect:
- The brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation. continued chafing may result in tube or hose failure and subsequent loss of brake fluid.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake tube and hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would lead to a reduction in orloss of service braking capability which could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: vehicle operator may be alerted to the problem by a drop in brake pedalheight during application. illumination of brake warning light on theinstrument panel may also alert driver to the situation.
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