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1983 Excalibur Phaeton

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1983 Excalibur Phaeton. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

1 recall names the 1983 Excalibur Phaeton. Newest first.

Vehicle speed control
Jun 17, 1983NHTSA 83V06200075 vehicles
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.
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Remedy
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.
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