Recalls for 1992 Ford F600

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Posted on: 1997-08-07
Description
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.

Consequence
The accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

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.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Posted on: 1992-03-06
Description
Water can enter the door latch release cable.  If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.

Consequence
The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.

Corrective Action
Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.

Notes
System: structure; door latch.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles, light trucks and medium trucks.