1983 FORD F600 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:
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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