NHTSA campaign 97V124000

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 97V124000

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.

Reported 08/04/1997

What can happen

THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.

Components

  • Vehicle speed control: Springs

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.