1977 FORD L800 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V153000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

07/31/1970 - 08/31/1977

Affected:

125,000

Defect:

The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. the chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running.

Correction:

The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could cause engine damage and, ifhood is open, serious personal injury to nearby persons.

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Campaign:

77V191000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

12/31/1971 - 08/31/1977

Affected:

6,500

Defect:

The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". the non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted to maximum elevation, and the seat back is tilted to the fully upright position, the seat belts are not long enough to accommodate some drivers.

Correction:

Dealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with bostrom "levelaire" or national"cushion aire" adjustable driver seats and standard seat belts.system: interior; seat belt assemblies.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, lack of seat beltprotection could result in serious injury to the driver.

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