Contacts
Ford campaign no 116. Trucks. Bus chassis m-450,500 motor home chassis.Possibilitythat the carburetor throttle lever may fracture and separate fromthe throttle shaft and result in loss of accelerator pedal control without priorwarning to the driver. Should this condition occur, the throttle plate canassume a position within the idle to wide open throttle range. (Correct byinspecting and replacing with a redesigned lever assembly).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V031000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.