4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
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Ford truck campaign no 180.trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock brakecontrollers.possibility that the air brakes system which incorporates aneaton anti-lock brake controller may absorb radio frequency energy radiatedfrom an in-cab radio transmitter.should this occur, it could interfere withthe controller logic circuitry.front axle air pressure would be released forthe period that the in-cab transmitter is activated.operation of the rearbrakes, however, would not be affected.(correction to the anti-lockcontroller is being developed.in the mean-time owner of affected vehicleswill be notified of the interference condition.)
DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
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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).