FORD FORD TRUCK 1972: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V150000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FORD TRUCK | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-06-06 | 1972-06-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1971-12-01 - 1972-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2142
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H2F.HEAVY TRUCKS W TANDEM SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAM.POSSIBILITY THAT TANDEM REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAMS MAY HAVE HAIRLINECRACKS, RESULTING FROM WATER QUENCHING OF STEEL FORGINGS WHOSE METALLURGYREQUIRES OIL QUENCHING.THIS CONDITION AFTER EXTENDED SERVICE COULD CAUSESUSPECT BEAMS TO FRACTURE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT DIRECTIONAL STABILITY OFVEHICLE.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEAMS WHERE NECESSARY.'
