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1985 Ford C800

Component

Parking Brake:Driveline:Air

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

1984 Ford C800

Component

Parking Brake:Driveline:Air

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

1984 Ford C800

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

damage to cotter pin during assembly or from tilting cab for service could cause brake linkage separation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

missing, worn, or partially sheared cotter pins will be replaced.

1983 Ford C800

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1982 Ford C800

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1981 Ford C800

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

cracks may develop in the spider member of seven blade fans due to vibrations of greater severity than anticipated. the cracks may progress to the point of fracture and allow portions of the spider arms and attached blades to separate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the fan with one of an improved design.

1976 Ford C800

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Ford C800

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Ford C800

Component

Wheels:Multi Piece

Consequence of Defect

the cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. they may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.

1975 Ford C800

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Ford C800

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Ford C800

Component

Wheels:Multi Piece

Consequence of Defect

the cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. they may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.

1973 Ford C800

Component

Wheels:Multi Piece

Consequence of Defect

the cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. they may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.

1972 Ford C800

Component

Wheels:Multi Piece

Consequence of Defect

the cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured. they may be subject to high mileage fatigue cracks at the inner bearing area or along the flange portions to which the wheels are mounted.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect aluminum hubs and, if necessary, replace them with cast iron hubs without charge to owner.

1971 Ford C800

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes