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1993 Ford L Series Recall

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Active Safety 1993 Ford L Series Recalls (4)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1993 Ford L Series in Canada.

Ref #1995-186 Campaign : 95S18
1995-10-20 2 537 units

Engine

Issue Description

On certain B700, F700, F800, FT900, L8000, LA8000, LN7000, LN8000, LNT8000, LS8000, LT8000 and LTS8000, the Hand throttle cable may wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes. In some cases the wear may result in the cable jamming in the damaged swivel, which could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position. Correction: A revised governor lever with a stainless steel swivel will be installed on affected vehicles.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1994-169 Campaign : 94S90
1994-11-02 316 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

A PAIR OF LABELS, ONE ON EACH OF THE TWO DIESEL FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THE LABELS ARE INTENDED PRIMARILY TO REMIND SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO CLOSE THE VALVES ON THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER LINE TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE VEHICLE OPERATION IS RESUMED. OPERATING THE TRUCK WITH THE VALVES CLOSED COULD RESULT IN OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF THE RIGHT HAND TANK, SPILLAGE OF DIESEL FUEL AND DEFORMATION AND POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF THE TANK. CORRECTION: LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1993-157 Campaign : 93S72
1993-11-24 1 783 units

Engine

Issue Description

NOTE: INCLUDES TRUCKS, TRUCK CHASSIS AND BUS CHASSIS. MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9 LITRE AND 8.3 LITRE DIESEL ENGINES WITH IN-LINE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR FRACTURE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. IF BOTH SPRINGS WERE TO FRACTURE THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND MAY RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE SPEED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: THROTTLE RETURN CONTROL SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE COIL TORSION SPRING DESIGN.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1992-163 Campaign : 92S59
1992-12-22 39 units

Suspension

Issue Description

NOTE: INCOMPLETE CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE SIX CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY TO THE CAST SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN OF AN INCORRECT SIZE. INSTALLATION OF THE CLAMPS MAY RESULT IN BENDING OF THE STUDS WHICH ARE USED TO ATTACH THE CLAMPS TO THE SPOKES. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF STUD FRACTURE AND POSSIBLE WHEEL FAILURE. CORRECTION. STUDS AND CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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