Make : FORD | Model : F800 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19821001 - 19830501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V046000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19840507 | Date Received by ODI: 19840410 | Date Added to Database: 19840508 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 305 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
FRONT AXLE SPACERS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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