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1993 FORD F800 Recall - Campaign #93V160000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 FORD F800 RECALL - #93V160000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS

AS A RESULT OF INHERENT VIBRATION IN THESE ENGINES, THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.

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Vehicle 1993 FORD F800
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 3/1/1992 - 5/1/1993
Recalled on 9/29/1993
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/23/1993
# Affected 20,000
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Description AS A RESULT OF INHERENT VIBRATION IN THESE ENGINES, THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequences IF ONE OF THE TWO RETURN SPRINGS FRACTURES WHILE THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORTWOULD BE FELT. IF THE SECOND SPRING ALSO FRACTURES, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOTRETURN TO IDLE POSITION AND CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE SPEED AND THEPOSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action THE THROTTLE RETURN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE COIL TORSION SPRING DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS, TRUCK CHASSIS, AND BUS CHASSISEQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9L AND 8.3L DIESEL ENGINES WITH IN-LINE FUEL INJECTIONPUMPS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY IS DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1993 FORD F800 Recall for WHEELS

1993 FORD F800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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