Ford F450 Classic Traveler 2004
Model F450 Classic Traveler made in 2004 by Ford got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2004
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
07V543000 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | V (Vehicle) | 293 | 02/22/2008 | MFR | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | 11/27/2007 | 11/28/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with reyco granning model 345p air ride suspensions, the bracket supporting the horizontal track rod at the frame attachment can become loose and eventually crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the track rod to be ineffective in maintaining lateral control between the axle and frame resulting in vehicle handling problems increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the bracket and nut/bolt hardware. if the bolts are loose or the bracket has cracked, the bolts, nuts, and brackets will be replaced. if the bolts are installed correctly and are tight, they will be removed and replaced with new bolts and locktite. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owners may contact fontaine at 1-704-409-1605. this recall has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford f450 and f550 pickup trucks manufactured by ford motor company. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |