1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Title: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Date: 1983-06-17
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 83V062000
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Manufacturer: EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP.
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 75
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1983 EXCALIBUR PHAETON Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPEED CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO SLOW DOWN WHEN FOOT IS RAISEDFROM THE ACCELERATOR AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED, OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID PRESSING THEACCELERATOR COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. SHOULD THE THROTTLE APPEAR TO BE STUCK,PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL GEAR AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.