FORD F150 1980: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1979-09-01 - 1979-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V237000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-10-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1979-12-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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