FORD LTL9000 Recalls


1995 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Date Announced: 05/09/1995

Description of Recall: A CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING WHERE THE TILT HOOD MOUNTED LAMPS ATTACH TO THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS WAS BUILT WITHOUT SEALING PLUGS. MOISTURE, ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE CONNECTION RESULTING IN CROSSED CIRCUITS, SHORTS OR CORROSION OF THE WIRING OF THE CONNECTOR.

Conequence: THE HEADLAMPS OR OTHER FRONT-END LIGHTING SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND INSTALL SEALING PLUGS IN THE OPEN CAVITIES. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION, A NEW CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING; OTHER PART. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, CHASSIS-CABS AND COWL-CHASSIS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UP0N SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

1994 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Date Announced: 05/09/1995

Description of Recall: A CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING WHERE THE TILT HOOD MOUNTED LAMPS ATTACH TO THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS WAS BUILT WITHOUT SEALING PLUGS. MOISTURE, ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE CONNECTION RESULTING IN CROSSED CIRCUITS, SHORTS OR CORROSION OF THE WIRING OF THE CONNECTOR.

Conequence: THE HEADLAMPS OR OTHER FRONT-END LIGHTING SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND INSTALL SEALING PLUGS IN THE OPEN CAVITIES. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION, A NEW CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING; OTHER PART. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, CHASSIS-CABS AND COWL-CHASSIS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UP0N SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

1990 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

Date Announced: 06/25/1990

Description of Recall: SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR CHECK VALVES MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN A CIRCULAR BRASS GUIDE AND THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL FERRULE IN WHICH THE BRASS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO MOVE FREELY.

Conequence: IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR,A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIRS, PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR ABSENCE OFFRONT BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.

Notes: SYSTEM: AIR PRESSURE CHECK VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS.

1989 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

Date Announced: 06/25/1990

Description of Recall: SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR CHECK VALVES MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN A CIRCULAR BRASS GUIDE AND THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL FERRULE IN WHICH THE BRASS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO MOVE FREELY.

Conequence: IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR,A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIRS, PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR ABSENCE OFFRONT BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Action Need To Fix It: INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.

Notes: SYSTEM: AIR PRESSURE CHECK VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS.

1986 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Date Announced: 08/12/1986

Description of Recall: HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS WERE NOT IDENTIFIED EITHER ON THE CONTROL KNOB OR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: WORD THROTTLE WILL BE AFFIXED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL.

Notes: SYSTEM: HAND THROTTLE CONTROL IDENTIFICATION/FMVSS 101. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TYPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEET INSTRUCTIONS PANELS AND OPTIONAL VERNIER HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS.

1985 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Date Announced: 08/12/1986

Description of Recall: HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS WERE NOT IDENTIFIED EITHER ON THE CONTROL KNOB OR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: WORD THROTTLE WILL BE AFFIXED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL.

Notes: SYSTEM: HAND THROTTLE CONTROL IDENTIFICATION/FMVSS 101. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TYPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEET INSTRUCTIONS PANELS AND OPTIONAL VERNIER HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS.

1982 FORD LTL9000 Recall

Item Affected: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Date Announced: 08/29/1984

Description of Recall: INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT COULD CAUSE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: UPON INSPECTION, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING GEAR WILL BE LUBRICATED OR REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER SHAFT TO RESTRICT ITS MOVEMENT.

Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; INTERMEDIATE AND LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.