FORD F-150 1980: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V237000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | F-150 | 1980 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1979-10-18 | 1979-10-26 | 1979-12-13 |
Production Dates: 1979-09-01 - 1979-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH REAR AXLE SHAFTS "RIGHT OR LEFT" THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BEARING JOURNALS.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, LIGHT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE AXLE SHAFT MAY FRACTUREUNDER SEVERE OR EXTENDED USE CAUSING LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.