1983 FORD F8000 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

83V016000 on 02/27/1983

Component:

Electrical system:wiring

Manufactured:

10/31/1982 - 10/31/1982

Affected:

300

Defect:

On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Correction:

The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.

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Campaign:

84V046000 on 05/07/1984

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:coil springs

Manufactured:

09/30/1982 - 04/30/1983

Affected:

305

Defect:

Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.

Correction:

Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9,500 or 12,000 pound frontaxles and single rear axles.system: suspension; front axle spacers.consequences of defect: both conditions can cause a loss of steering controlwith the potential for an accident.note: front wheels should be inspected for indications of damage fromcontacting the fenders or steering linkage. do not drive on tires that havecuts penetrating the tire carcass.

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