NHTSA recall 97V-124 (97V124000)

vehicle speed control recall reported August 4, 1997 - about 2,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V124000
Also written as: 97V-124
Reported: August 4, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~2,500
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-124 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford B600 - 1992, 1993, 1994

Ford F600 - 1993

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.