1993 Ford L9000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 Ford L9000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Ford L9000. Newest first.
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle IS operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve IS intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Pressure build-up could result in rupture of a fuel tank and spilling diesel fuel, which can cause a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed a pair of labels and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the labels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Using the wrong sized clamps to attach the rim and tireassembly to the wheel spokes could cause the studs that attach the clamps to thespokes to bend. If the studs are bent, there IS an increased risk of studfracture that could result in the rim and tire assembly breaking from thewheel.
Remedy
Replace the clamps and studs on the cast spoke wheels.
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