FORD F800 1983: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V046000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F800 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-05-07 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-05-08 |
Production Dates: 1982-10-01 - 1983-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 305
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TWO-INCH SPACERS SPECIFIED FOR INSTALLATION BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLES AND EACH FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY WERE OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE. UNDER CERTAIN TURNING AND BOUNCING CONDITIONS, A FRONT TIRE COULD CONTACT ADJACENT VEHICLE COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO STEERING ARM BALLJOINT OR LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.
FRONT AXLE SPACERS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9,500 OR 12,000 POUND FRONTAXLES AND SINGLE REAR AXLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLE SPACERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BOTH CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: FRONT WHEELS SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE FROMCONTACTING THE FENDERS OR STEERING LINKAGE. DO NOT DRIVE ON TIRES THAT HAVECUTS PENETRATING THE TIRE CARCASS.
