Excalibur 1983 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled June 17, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V062000 · Excalibur
Remedy
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.
Units
75 units
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.
What to 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.
Product
Excalibur PHAETON · Excalibur ROADSTER
Manufacturer(s)
EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →