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1983 Ford F600 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT END CLAMP ON THE HAND THROTTLE ACTUATING CABLE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PERTAINING TO THE CLAMP-TO-THROTTLE CABLE ORIENTATION AND DISTANCES OF THE CABLE TO GOVERNOR SHAFT, THE THROTTLE CABLE END CLAMP MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OUTBOARD ACCELERATOR.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL INSPECT HAND THROTTLE CLAMP FOR INTERFERENCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 8.2 LITER DIESEL ENGINESAND OPTIONAL HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS.SYSTEM: FUEL; HAND THROTTLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SUCH INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE THROTTLE MAY NOTRETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1981-08-01 - 1982-11-01

    Vehicles Affected

    4617

  2. Recall Description

    ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS, HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER FOOT PRESSURE ON OR ABOVE THE DIMMER SWITCH MAYRESULT IN DISCONNECTION OF THE WIRES AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF HEADLAMPILLUMINATION. HEADLAMP FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1982-11-01 - 1982-11-01

    Vehicles Affected

    300

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