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Safety recall · 82V027000

Vehicle speed control Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 26, 1982. It covers about 3,270 vehicles across 24 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
82V027000
Reported
Mar 26, 1982
Vehicles
3,270
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

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.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and modify the throttle to meet the requirements of the standard.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V027000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 82V027000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 82V027000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 82V027000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 26, 1982. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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