Vehicle recall 83V062000 · June 17, 1983
Excalibur Phaeton and Roadster
The bead chain, which connects the speed control device to the throttle arm of the carburetor, was installed without a cover.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bead chain, which connects the speed control device to the throttle arm of the carburetor, was installed without a cover. Under certain conditions, such as when traveling on an incline, the chain could wrap around the throttle arm and hold the throttle half open.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a plastic cover over the bead chain. Also, a restraining strap will be installed to ensure a proper connection between the electrical plug-in connection and cruise control box.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; speed control.consequences of defect: the vehicle would fail to slow down when foot is raisedfrom the accelerator and an accident could result.note: until the defect is corrected, owner is advised to avoid pressing theaccelerator completely to the floor. Should the throttle appear to be stuck,place the vehicle in neutral gear and turn off the engine.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V062000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 1983
- Filed by
- EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 13, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Excalibur Phaeton (1983): 1983
- Excalibur Roadster (1983): 1983
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