Vehicle recall 82V087000 · September 16, 1982
Ford B600 and B700
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 16, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 20, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
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