Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V036000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-03-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V036000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,404
Reported to NHTSA
1977-03-14
Owners notified
1977-03-14

Defect description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FRONT SPRING U-BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY TO THE SPRING. THE FOUR U-BOLTS MAY EXPERIENCE CRACKS AND COULD ULTIMATELY BREAK. SHOULD TWO U-BOLTS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BREAK, THE FRONT AXLE WOULD NOT BE RETAINED SECURELY.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL SUSPECT U-BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING U-BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

11 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford B7001976
Ford B70001976
Ford B7501976
Ford F7001976
Ford F70001976
Ford F7501976
Ford F8801976
Ford LN6001976
Ford LN7001976
Ford LN70001976
Ford LN7501976

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.