Recall 79V255000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Defect in 1978-1980 FORD LNT900
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V255000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 FORD LNT800, 1978 FORD LNT900, 1978 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY), 1978 FORD LNT9000, 1978 FORD LNT8000, 1978 FORD LNT880, 1979 FORD LNT800, 1979 FORD LNT9000, 1979 FORD LNT900, 1979 FORD LNT8000, 1979 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY), 1979 FORD LNT880, 1980 FORD LNT900, 1980 FORD LNT9000, 1980 FORD LNT800, 1980 FORD LNT8000, 1980 FORD LNT880, 1980 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY)
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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.
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.
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