Ford L800 1976

Model L800 made in 1976 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts and service brakes, air.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
78V153000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)12500011/02/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/03/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
77V191000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/01/1972 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)650003/06/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/25/197710/12/1979571208
Defect SummaryThe seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, occupant crash protection, and 209, seat belt assemblies. the non-conformity exists because when the drivers seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted to maximum elevation, and the seat back is tilted to the fully upright position, the seat belts are not long enough to accommodate some drivers.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with bostrom levelaire or nationalcushion aire adjustable driver seats and standard seat belts.system: interior; seat belt assemblies.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, lack of seat beltprotection could result in serious injury to the driver.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
75V216000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)800012/23/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/29/197510/12/1979571121
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord truck campaign no 180.trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock brakecontrollers.possibility that the air brakes system which incorporates aneaton anti-lock brake controller may absorb radio frequency energy radiatedfrom an in-cab radio transmitter.should this occur, it could interfere withthe controller logic circuitry.front axle air pressure would be released forthe period that the in-cab transmitter is activated.operation of the rearbrakes, however, would not be affected.(correction to the anti-lockcontroller is being developed.in the mean-time owner of affected vehicleswill be notified of the interference condition.)