FORD B600 1993: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V124000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | B600 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-09-30 | 1997-08-04 | 1997-08-07 |
Production Dates: 1992-01-15 - 1994-05-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.
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.
