Recalls for 1982 Ford B700

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Posted on: 1982-12-13
Description
These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable.  Under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 8.2 liter diesel enginesand optional hand throttle controls.system: fuel; hand throttle.consequences of defect: if such interference occurs, the throttle may notreturn to the idle position upon release of the accelerator pedal, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1982-09-24
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install a new accelerator return spring bracket without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with gasoline engines and sturdyroad 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.