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NHTSARecalled Oct 21, 1983 · #83V110000

STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT HOOD, THE CUT OUT AREA BENEATH THE TURBO SCOOP WILL BE ENLARGED. NEWLY EXPOSED METAL WILL BE PAINTED.

View the official CPSC notice