1979 FORD L SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
79V077000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Manufactured:
01/31/1975 - 02/28/1979
Affected:
65,000
Defect:
Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. a nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. this can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle.
Correction:
The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with anti-lock air brakecontrollers.system: service brakes; control assembly.

Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1979 FORD L SERIES TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
9511169
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
revised blower motor switch. *tw
Bulletin:
951212
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
ignition switch-overloading on switch contacts-vehicles equipped with city delivery instrument panel-built before 11/14/94. *tw

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