FORD B600 1995: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| Make : FORD | Model : B600 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1992-01-15 - 1994-05-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V124000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-09-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-08-04 | Date Added to Database: 1997-08-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2500 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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