Safety Recall NHTSA · 83V062000 Reported June 17, 1983

Equipment:speed control

Q: What is recall 83V062000?

NHTSA recall 83V062000 was issued by Excalibur Auto Corp. on June 17, 1983. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Excalibur Auto Corp. · N/A · 75 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

83V062000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Excalibur Auto Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 17, 1983

Defect Summary

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.

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Excalibur Auto Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 83V062000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 83V062000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 83V062000?

NHTSA recall 83V062000 was issued by Excalibur Auto Corp. on June 17, 1983. It addresses: Equipment:speed control. The recall affects approximately 75 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Excalibur Auto Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83V062000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.