1982 FORD B700 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

82V087000 on 09/23/1982

Component:

Vehicle speed control:linkages

Manufactured:

09/30/1981 - 04/30/1982

Affected:

149

Defect:

Under certain tolerance conditions, the accelerator rod may come into contact with the accelerator return spring bracket, creating the possibility of a momentary delay in the return of the accelerator linkage to the idle position. this condition is more likely to occur at 3/4 throttle because clearance between the accelerator rod and bracket is at a minimum at this point.

Correction:

Dealer will install a new accelerator return spring bracket without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with gasoline engines and "sturdy"road speed governors.system: throttle control and linkages; accelerator return spring, bracket.consequences of defect: the driver may experience binding in the acceleratorcontrol system which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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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.

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