| Make : EXCALIBUR | Model : PHAETON | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830101 - 19830501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V062000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830613 | Date Received by ODI: 19830617 | Date Added to Database: 19830705 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 75 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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