Recalls for 1983 Ford F600

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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 1983-02-28
Description
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination.  Headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.