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1978 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) Recall - Campaign #82V027000

 
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1978 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) RECALL - #82V027000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.

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Vehicle 1978 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/1/1973 - 5/1/1981
Recalled on 4/5/1982
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 6/21/1982
# Affected 3,270
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 
Description THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY, EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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