Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1981 Ford Bus in Canada.
HD TRUCKS AND BUSES WITH DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON 8.2 LITRE ENGINES. RECALL CONDUCTED BY DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON. IF EXCESS DIESEL FUEL OR LUBRICATION OIL ACCUMULATES AND CAUSES CRANKCASE TO OVERFILL, EXCESS FLUID CAN BE INGESTED THROUGH THE CDR VALVE INTO THE INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSING ENGINE SPEED TO INCREASE WITHOUT THROTTLE CONTROL. ALSO, GOVERNOR LINKAGE LOCK MAY LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM LINKAGE RESULTING IN ENGINE RUN-ON AND LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. WHEN LIMITED STOPPING DISTANCE IS AVAILABLE, EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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