Ford Lnt9000 1979
Model Lnt9000 made in 1979 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1979
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/06/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1986 | |
| Truck's drag link needed replacement. *la the drag link was replaced, however two months while driving, the went off the road, at which point the right side 5 wheels went over the guardrail, while the left side 5 wheels stayed on the road of the rail, the consumer had no control of the truck and consequently rolled over on its right side and pinned the consumer inside. *jb | |||