Dart

All recall notices.

1. TO FIT WARNING DEVICE TO THROTTLE PEDAL

   R/2003/152 · 24 Sep 2003

   24 Sep 2003

   Defect

   There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,481 vehicles affected

2. ACCELERATOR CONTROL CONCERN.

   R/2002/015 · 25 Jan 2002

   25 Jan 2002

   Defect

   The electronic throttle pedal return springs may fail resulting in the engine speed not returning to idle when the pedal is released.

   Remedy

   Fit a new design electronic throttle pedal incorporating revised design return springs.

   Build window

   From 1 Jan 2001

   ~400 vehicles affected

3. STEERING ARM SECURING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED

   R/1999/007 · 22 Jan 1999

   22 Jan 1999

   Defect

   Failure of one of two steering arm attachment studs due to securing nut being incorrectly torqued. Continued use of vehicle with failed stud could lead to second stud failing and loss of directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Contact all affected operators requesting them to carry out torque checks on the six nuts retaining the top steering lever and both bottom steering levers. Any nut/bolt found to rotate more than a quarter of one flat must be renewed.

   Build window

   Built 1 May 1997 – 31 Jan 1998

   ~1,396 vehicles affected

4. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF HANDBRAKE CONTROL VALVE

   R/1995/020 · 27 Mar 1995

   27 Mar 1995

   Defect

   The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being easily dislodged from the ON position.

   Remedy

   The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially defective vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the operator will

   Build window

   From 1 Jan 1992

   ~1,112 vehicles affected

5. CHAFING OF BRAKE PIPES

   R/1995/007 · 14 Feb 1995

   14 Feb 1995

   Defect

   Certain fixed and flexible braking system air pipes may chafe on the heater pipes and the heater mounting bracket in the vicinity of the rear axle.

   Remedy

   A service engineer from East Lancs Coachbuilders has visited the operator concerned and re-routed and re-bracketed the subject brake pipes to ensure adequate clearance between them and other components.

   Build window

   Built 9 Jun 1994 – 30 Jul 1994

   ~11 vehicles affected