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NHTSA recall 84V046000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Ford F800 and 1 more

Reported Apr 10, 1984305 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1982 – May 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F800
1983
Ford F8000
1983

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.