NHTSA Campaign 83V062000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP. · Reported Jun 17, 1983 · 75 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCALIBUR | PHAETON | 1983 | 75 |
| EXCALIBUR | ROADSTER | 1983 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 83V062000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.