Ford L Series (heavy) 1974

Model L Series (heavy) made in 1974 by Ford got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, wheels.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
82V027000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1973 to 05/01/1981V (Vehicle)327006/21/1982MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/26/198204/05/1982571124
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle standard no. 124, accelerator control systems, due to failure of the throttle to return completely to idle under certain conditions with one of the two accelerator control return springs inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and modify the throttle to meet the requirements of the standard.
NotesVehicle description: trucks, heavy, equipped with liquid propane gas engines.system: fuel; throttle return.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle speed control can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
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.