Vehicle Speed Control:springs
NHTSA recall 97V124000 · announced August 4, 1997 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 2,500 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, BUS CHASSIS-COWL, AND BASIC CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9L 160 HORSEPOWER ROTARY INJECTION PUMP DIESEL ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.
The risk
THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1992 Ford B600
- 1993 Ford B600
- 1994 Ford B600
- 1995 Ford B600
- 1992 Ford F600
- 1993 Ford F600
- 1994 Ford F600
- 1995 Ford F600
- 1992 Ford P800
- 1993 Ford P800
- 1994 Ford P800
- 1995 Ford P800
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.