Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 74V-031 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 74V-031 covers 15,126 Ford vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 116.TRUCKS.BUS CHASSIS M-450,500 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORWARNING TO THE DRIVER.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE THROTTLE PLATE CANASSUME A POSITION WITHIN THE IDLE TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE RANGE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH A REDESIGNED LEVER ASSEMBLY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.