Recalls for your 1970 Ford L800

Recalls for 1970 Ford L800

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Ford L800

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Ford L800

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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


Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


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Corrective Action


Notes
Possibility that incorrect steering shaft was installed during assembly.ifthis condition exists, shaft assembly can become disconnected causing loss ofsteering control.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing with proper steeringshaft assembly.)

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


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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.)