1992-1995 Ford B600, Ford F600 and others recall: springs

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 4, 1997. It covers about 2,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,500
reported: Aug 4, 1997
owners notified: Sep 30, 1997
related complaints: 1

Vehicle speed control: springs

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.
Risk: The accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

Recall number 97V124000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about acceleration problems.

1992 Ford B600 1993 Ford B600 1994 Ford B600 1995 Ford B600 1992 Ford F600 1993 Ford F600 1994 Ford F600 1995 Ford F600 1992 Ford P800 1993 Ford P800 1994 Ford P800 1995 Ford P800

Questions about recall 97V124000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1995 Ford B600, Ford F600 and others springs?

Yes. Recall 97V124000, reported on August 4, 1997, covers about 2,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V124000?

Dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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