Ford L Series (heavy) 1980
Model L Series (heavy) made in 1980 by Ford got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, vehicle speed control.
Model 1980
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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| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V255000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 02/13/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/1979 | 01/11/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V027000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1973 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 3270 | 06/21/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1982 | 04/05/1982 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will inspect and modify the throttle to meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||