Recall 97V-124
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1995 Ford B600 and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control (springs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-124
- Reported
- August 4, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 2,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].