Recalls for B500 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, Feb 25, 1974

A recall was issued on Feb 25, 1974 for B500 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM problems. . Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken:
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).