Vehicle recall 07V543000 · November 27, 2007
Ford F450 Classic Traveler and F550 Classic Traveler
On certain pickup trucks equipped with reyco granning model 345P air ride suspensions, the bracket supporting the horizontal track rod at the frame attachment can become loose…
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- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with reyco granning model 345P air ride suspensions, the bracket supporting the horizontal track rod at the frame attachment can become loose and eventually crack and break.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause the track rod to be ineffective in maintaining lateral control between the axle and frame resulting in vehicle handling problems increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bracket and nut/bolt hardware. If the bolts are loose or the bracket has cracked, the bolts, nuts, and brackets will be replaced. If the bolts are installed correctly and are tight, they will be removed and replaced with new bolts and locktite. The recall began on February 22, 2008. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-704-409-1605. This recall has no relation to any original equipment installed on Ford F450 and F550 pickup trucks manufactured by Ford motor company.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V543000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 27, 2007
- Filed by
- FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
- Owner notification
- February 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 293
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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