Ford L800 1977
Model L800 made in 1977 by Ford got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts.
Model 1977
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
77V191000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1972 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 6500 | 03/06/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 208 | |||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |