Ford L Series (heavy) 1979

Model L Series (heavy) made in 1979 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension and vehicle speed control.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
79V066000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1978 to 01/01/1979V (Vehicle)270004/30/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/06/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryUse of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers. repeated braking or high brake pedal loading may result in complete fracture which would prevent application of the service brakes.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBrake pedal levers will be replaced at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; brake pedal lever.consequences of defect: inability to apply service brakes can result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: hand operated parking brake can be used to stop vehicle.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
79V255000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)402/13/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/04/197901/11/1980
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesVehicle 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.
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.