EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by EXCALIBUR AUTO CORP. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 17, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 83V062000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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