The 1981 Ford B Series has 2 recalls of equal seriousness: a throttle that can stick open when you release the accelerator pedal, and a brake line that can wear through and leak fluid.
The throttle issue stems from a cable clamp that can interfere with the accelerator return spring, preventing the engine from returning to idle when your foot comes off the pedal. On the brake side, a missing retaining clip allows the front brake line to rub against the shock absorber, eventually wearing through the tube and causing brake fluid loss, which reduces stopping ability.
At a glance
What can fail
An incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable may interfere with the outboard accelerator return spring, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when you release the accelerator pedal.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The left front brake tube retaining clip is missing on some vehicles. Without it, the brake tube can rub against the shock absorber, wearing through and causing brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
