Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Ford C Series in Canada.
On certain C600, C6000, C700, C800, C8000 and CT800 vehicles, the aluminum seven blade engine cooling fan may fatique crack and separate. Fan blade separation may damage engine compartment components and, if the tilt cab is raised, injure persons in the vicinity.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain B700, C600, CL9000, F700, LN600 and W9000 vehicles equipped with eaton anti-lock air brake controllers and produced at the kentucky turck plant. A nylon piston within the pneumatic valve system can increase in size when exposed to certain quantities of typical air brake contaminants that may accumulate due to lack of air brake maintenance. The piston could momentarily stick and/or jam in the valve housing causing a temporary or permanent loss of braking to the affected axle. v79144
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
C-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 361, 389 OR 391 CUBIC INCH "FT" MODEL GASOLINE ENGINES AND ALLISON AT-540 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES ARE SUBJECT TO HIGH STRESSES WHICH CAN RESULT IN METAL FATIGUE AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION. A FAN BLADE CAN SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING AND DAMAGE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS OR INJURE SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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