Ford F600 1983

Model F600 made in 1983 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and vehicle speed control.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
83V016000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)30003/25/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/15/198302/28/1983
Defect SummaryOn 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
82V119000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)461701/03/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/198212/13/1982
Defect SummaryThese 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.
NotesVehicle 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE88036FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/21/198807/26/1988COOLING FAN BEARING FAILUR
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