Ford C800 1975

Model C800 made in 1975 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and wheels.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
75V072000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)56006/05/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/05/197510/12/1979
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NotesFord campaign no 157.heavy duty trucks.possibility that vehicles equippedwith mt-650 automatic transmission may contain nylon particles contaminantwithin the transmission governor assembly.a nylon particle could block anorifice in the governor valve and result in unintentional transmissiondownshift with the possibility of transmission disintergration.(correct byinspecting and replacing governor assembly where necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
75V216000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)800012/23/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/29/197510/12/1979571121
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NotesFord truck campaign no 180.trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock brakecontrollers.possibility that the air brakes system which incorporates aneaton anti-lock brake controller may absorb radio frequency energy radiatedfrom an in-cab radio transmitter.should this occur, it could interfere withthe controller logic circuitry.front axle air pressure would be released forthe period that the in-cab transmitter is activated.operation of the rearbrakes, however, would not be affected.(correction to the anti-lockcontroller is being developed.in the mean-time owner of affected vehicleswill be notified of the interference condition.)
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
79V200000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1972 to 02/01/1975V (Vehicle)70002/28/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/11/197912/11/1979
Defect SummaryThe cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. they may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with 12,000 lb. front axles and castaluminum front wheel hubs.system: wheels; cast hubs.consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to a separation of thewheel and tire from the vehicle. loss of vehicle control and an accident couldfollow.