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 L Series in Canada.
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 LNT9000, LT9000, LTL9000 and LTS9000 vehicles equipped with an optional hendrickson RT440 tandem suspension. Vehicles may have been built with standard rather than the optional equilizing beam-to-rear axle adaptor kits. This incorrect use could result in deterioration of the adaptor-to=beam end bushing joint and possible fracture of the beam-to-axle attaching bolt. This condition could allow the rear axle assembly to shift thus affecting vehicle control.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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).
On certain trucks, the blades of the engine cooling fan may fatigue crack and separate, without warning, while the engine is operating. Fan blade separation may damage underhood components and, if the hood is open, injure persons in the vicinity of the engine compartment.
A failure of this component (other) 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).
L-SERIES CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROSTROM "LEVELAIRE" OR NATIONAL "CUSH-N-AIRE" ADJUSTABLE DRIVER SEAT AND STANDARD SEAT BELTS. VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE TYPE 1 SEAT BELTS AT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHICH MAY NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 208 - SEAT BELTS AND/OR C.M.V.S.S. 209 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT FIT AN OCCUPANT WHOSE DIMENSIONS CORRESPOND TO THOSE OF A 95TH PERCENTILE ADULT MALE.
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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