Ford L Series recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Ford L Series, covering 1,114 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Ford L Series recalls by model year
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Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The air brake reservoir assemblies have poor weld fusion at the welded seams in the reservoirs. This could result in reputure of the seam and subsequent release of the compressed air.
- Risk
- Rapid release of the compressed air can cause damage to the cab floor or surrounding components and could result in personal injury. Loss of pressure from the primary reservoir would also result in loss of air supply to the front brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.
Recall number 97V150000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
- Risk
- Low torque on clamping bolt could result in separation of coupling from the steering column or wear on the splines and could cause loss of steering control with potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Install grade eight fasteners with properly torqued nuts.
Recall number 90V009000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Intermediate steering shafts have an inadequate length of spline engagement and may exhibit excessive side-to-side freeplay movements.
- Risk
- Excessive wear on splines could cause looseness in thesteering wheel and could result in steering shaft disengagement, loss ofsteering control, and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install new design intermediate steering shaft assembly.
Recall number 89V189000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford L Series recalls
How do I check if my Ford L Series has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Ford L Series have?
3, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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