Ford L Series 1978
Model L Series made in 1978 by Ford got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1978
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
79V077000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1975 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 65000 | 11/09/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/29/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. a nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. this can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with anti-lock air brakecontrollers.system: service brakes; control assembly. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
9511169 | 06/01/1995 | 45088 | Revised blower motor switch. *tw | 11/01/1995 |