1998 FORD L8501 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD L8501
The 1998 FORD L8501 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:RIM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD L8501
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FORD L8501, potentially affecting up to 11 vehicles.
Recall 98V120011 — WHEELS:RIM
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Remedy: ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD L8501
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD L8501. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES FEEL "SPONGY" OR "SOFT" WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD L8501
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD L8501 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD L8501
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD L8501
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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