Ford L800 1971
Model L800 made in 1971 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1971
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
78V153000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 11/02/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. the chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could cause engine damage and, ifhood is open, serious personal injury to nearby persons. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
71V025000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 12322 | 02/12/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/19/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Ford campaign no h-73.f,b,c,ln-500-750, 6000-7000 & c-l 800- 900 seriestrucks equipped with frame mounted brake booster. possibility that improperlymachined brake booster may have be en installed, which could result ininsufficient seal at hydra ulic end cap.if this condition exists, hydraulicbrake fluidleaks would gradually deplete brake fluid reserve resulting i ncomplete loss of hydraulic brake system on vehicles equippedwithsinglehydraulic seal where necessary).necessary.eabl | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
71V023000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 9503 | 02/12/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/19/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Ford campign no h-70.1970 and 1971 l-lt-lnt-800 through 9000 .series trucksequipped with power steering.possibility th at power steering unloader valvecould fracture at seating sur face.causing improper sealing of valve duringoperation.dr iver might experience loss of power assist, particularly in full turn condition.(correct by replacing with new, more durab le unloadervalve where necessary.) |