Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles May Have Been Assembled With Improperly Manufactured Front Spring U-Bolts Used To Secure The Front Axle Assembly To The Spring. The Four U-Bolts May Experience Cracks And Could Ultimately Break. Should Two U-Bolts On The Same Side Of The Vehicle Break, The Front Axle Would Not Be Retained Securely.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
B7000
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
77V036000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Suspect U-Bolts Will Be Replaced By The Dealer, Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2404
Date Owners Notified
19770314
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19770314