Vehicle recall 71V023000 · February 19, 1971
Ford L800, L8000 and 16 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campign no h-70.1970 and 1971 L-LT-lnt-800 through 9000 .series trucksequipped with power steering.possibility th at power steering unloader valvecould fracture at seating sur face.causing improper sealing of valve duringoperation.dr iver might experience loss of power assist, particularly in full turn condition.(correct by replacing with new, more durab le unloadervalve where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 19, 1971
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 12, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,503
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford L800 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford L8000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford L900 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford L9000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LN800 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LN8000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LN900 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LN9000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LNT800 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LNT8000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LNT880 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LNT900 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LNT9000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LT800 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LT8000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LT880 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LT900 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
- Ford LT9000 (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
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