GULF STREAM CAPRI 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : CAPRI | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-06-01 - 1983-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V110000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-11-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-10-21 | Date Added to Database: 1983-11-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 185 | ||
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Summary:
INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT HOOD, THE CUT OUT AREA BENEATH THE TURBO SCOOP WILL BE ENLARGED. NEWLY EXPOSED METAL WILL BE PAINTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER TURBOCHARGEDENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STICKING THROTTLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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