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

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Updated At: 1741512641

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