2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Ford campaign no 157.heavy duty trucks.possibility that vehicles equippedwith mt-650 automatic transmission may contain nylon particles contaminantwithin the transmission governor assembly.a nylon particle could block anorifice in the governor valve and result in unintentional transmissiondownshift with the possibility of transmission disintergration.(correct byinspecting and replacing governor assembly where necessary).
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1979-12-11
Description
The cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. They may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 12,000 lb. Front axles and castaluminum front wheel hubs.system: wheels; cast hubs.consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to a separation of thewheel and tire from the vehicle. Loss of vehicle control and an accident couldfollow.