Ford Lnt880 1978
Model Lnt880 made in 1978 by Ford got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
79V255000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 02/13/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/1979 | 01/11/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |