NHTSA Recall 84V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V046000; Date: Apr. 10, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford F800; 1983 Ford F8000
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 305
Recall Summary:
Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. Under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.
How to Fix:
Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9,500 or 12,000 pound frontaxles and single rear axles. System: suspension; front axle spacers. Consequences of defect: both conditions can cause a loss of steering controlwith the potential for an accident. Note: front wheels should be inspected for indications of damage fromcontacting the fenders or steering linkage. Do not drive on tires that havecuts penetrating the tire carcass.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 1984
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