Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V255000

Suspension: multiple axle

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-12-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V255000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
1979-12-04
Owners notified
1980-02-13

Defect description

THE OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USING A STANDARD BEAM END ADAPTER KIT, RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED SPECIAL KIT. PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION COULD OCCUR TO THE ADAPTER TO BEAM END BUSHING JOINT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF THE BEAM TO AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS.

Manufacturer remedy

THE INCORRECT BEAM ADAPTERS WILL BE REPLACED ON NEW UNITS AND BEAM END ADAPTERS AND BUSHINGS WILL BE INSTALLED ON UNITS IN SERVICE, FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; BUSHING JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BOLT FRACTURE OCCURS, THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY COULDSHIFT, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford L Series (Heavy)1980 1979 1978
Ford LNT8001980 1979 1978
Ford LNT80001980 1979 1978
Ford LNT8801980 1979 1978
Ford LNT9001980 1979 1978
Ford LNT90001980 1979 1978

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.