1981 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) RECALL - #82V027000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1973 - 5/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/1982 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/21/1982 |
| # Affected |
3,270 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY, EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Mar 31, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
Jan 06, 1995 - 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
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