FORD B700 1982: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | B700 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-10-20 | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-24 |
Production Dates: 1981-10-01 - 1982-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
UNDER CERTAIN TOLERANCE CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR ROD MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING BRACKET, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A MOMENTARY DELAY IN THE RETURN OF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR AT 3/4 THROTTLE BECAUSE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR ROD AND BRACKET IS AT A MINIMUM AT THIS POINT.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND "STURDY"ROAD SPEED GOVERNORS.SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL AND LINKAGES; ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING, BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE BINDING IN THE ACCELERATORCONTROL SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
