1983 FORD B700 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.

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Campaign:

83V016000 on 02/27/1983

Component:

Electrical system:wiring

Manufactured:

10/31/1982 - 10/31/1982

Affected:

300

Defect:

On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Correction:

The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.

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