1984 FORD LTL9000 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
84V100000 on 09/12/1984
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
01/31/1981 - 07/31/1984
Affected:
2,757
Defect:
Inadequate lubrication of the steering shaft could cause steering shaft assemblies to separate without warning.
Correction:
Upon inspection, the intermediate steering gear will be lubricated or replaced. in addition, a clamp will be installed on the lower shaft to restrict its movement.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; intermediate and lower steering shaft assemblies.consequences of defect: steering control could be lost; loss of vehicle controlcould result in an accident.

Campaign:
86V110000 on 08/13/1986
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
01/31/1984 - 05/31/1986
Affected:
730
Defect:
Hand throttle controls were not identified either on the control knob or on the instrument panel as required by fmvss 101. consequence of defect: trucks are not in compliance with fmvss 101, controls and displays.
Correction:
Word throttle will be affixed on or adjacent to the throttle control.
Notes:
System: hand throttle control identification/fmvss 101. vehicle description: heavy duty truck type vehicles equipped with fleet instructions panels and optional vernier hand throttle controls.

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