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1984 Ford Bronco Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

    Possible Effects

    CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

    Action

    THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-08-01 - 1984-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    85000

  2. Recall Description

    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-08-01 - 1983-12-01

    Vehicles Affected

    530000

  3. Recall Description

    THE CLAMPS ON FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE METAL LINE MAY NOT BE IN THE PROPER POSITION.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE HOSE CLAMP CONNECTING THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE INSPECTED AND RELOCATED, IF NECESSARY.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 OR 5.8 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; HOSE CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN CERTAIN FRONT END COLLISIONS, THE HOSE MAY SEPARATEFROM THE FUEL PUMP AND LEAK GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND GROUND,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THE HOSE IS NOT EXPECTED TO SEPARATE UNDER NORMALOPERATING CONDITIONS. FUEL LEAKAGE, AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED HOSE CAUSED BY ACRASH, MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-12-01 - 1984-01-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2100

  4. Recall Description

    CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

    Possible Effects

    A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

    Action

    FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

    Notes

    THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    -

    Vehicles Affected

    34000

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