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NHTSARecalled Dec 4, 1979 · #79V255000

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:SUPPORT EQUALIZING BEA

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USING A STANDARD BEAM END ADAPTER KIT, RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED SPECIAL KIT. PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION COULD OCCUR TO THE ADAPTER TO BEAM END BUSHING JOINT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF THE BEAM TO AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:SUPPORT EQUALIZING BEA
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE INCORRECT BEAM ADAPTERS WILL BE REPLACED ON NEW UNITS AND BEAM END ADAPTERS AND BUSHINGS WILL BE INSTALLED ON UNITS IN SERVICE, FREE OF CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice