1998 FORD F800 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
97V091000 on 05/28/1997
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
03/02/1997 - 04/13/1997
Affected:
2,400
Defect:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. the welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the "prndl", or in some cases, "rndl."
Consequence:
The domestic special order (dso) park brake may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position, or in the vehicle moving in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. in some vehicles the dso parking brake mechanism also may not be properly adjusted, which can result in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin june 16, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
98V041000 on 02/26/1998
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:
03/17/1997 - 06/17/1997
Affected:
1,600
Defect:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. an automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.
Consequence:
This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. it could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 FORD F800 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
991311
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
4709
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt
Bulletin:
11817
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt
Bulletin:
01B74
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with dso hendrickson air suspension option have experienced cracked frames at the torque rod attachment to the left hand side rail. the stresses imposed by the torque rod exceed the material yield strength causing c
Bulletin:
01127
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition. *tt

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