FORD LNT800 1978: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | LNT800 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-02-13 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-01-11 |
Production Dates: 1977-10-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USING A STANDARD BEAM END ADAPTER KIT, RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED SPECIAL KIT. PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION COULD OCCUR TO THE ADAPTER TO BEAM END BUSHING JOINT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF THE BEAM TO AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS.
THE INCORRECT BEAM ADAPTERS WILL BE REPLACED ON NEW UNITS AND BEAM END ADAPTERS AND BUSHINGS WILL BE INSTALLED ON UNITS IN SERVICE, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; BUSHING JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BOLT FRACTURE OCCURS, THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY COULDSHIFT, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
