Recalls for 1983 Ford F800

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Posted on: 1984-05-08
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 1983-02-28
Description
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination.  Headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.