Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V255000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V255000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 4 affected units, SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:SUPPORT EQUALIZING BEA, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The optional tandem suspension assembly may have been installed using a standard beam end adapter kit, rather than the required special kit. Progressive deterioration could occur to the adapter to beam end bushing joint, possibly resulting in fracture of the beam to axle attaching bolts.
Corrective Action
The incorrect beam adapters will be replaced on new units and beam end adapters and bushings will be installed on units in service, free of charge.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 79V255000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1979-12-04T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension:tandem axle:rear:support equalizing bea
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 4
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The optional tandem suspension assembly may have been installed using a standard beam end adapter kit, rather than the required special kit. Progressive deterioration could occur to the adapter to beam end bushing joint, possibly resulting in fracture of the beam to axle attaching bolts.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: The incorrect beam adapters will be replaced on new units and beam end adapters and bushings will be installed on units in service, free of charge.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-k234-ux3k_3ght
NHTSA ID: 79V255000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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