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NHTSARecalled Jun 17, 1983 · #83V062000

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BEAD CHAIN, WHICH CONNECTS THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO THE THROTTLE ARM OF THE CARBURETOR, WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT A COVER. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS WHEN TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE, THE CHAIN COULD WRAP AROUND THE THROTTLE ARM AND HOLD THE THROTTLE HALF OPEN.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE BEAD CHAIN. ALSO, A RESTRAINING STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE A PROPER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTION AND CRUISE CONTROL BOX.

View the official CPSC notice