Vehicle recall 73V029000 · February 12, 1973
1972-1973 Ford LT9000
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no n/a.heavy duty truck equipped with tandem suspension walkingbeam.possibility that the tandem walking beam may have surface cracks outsideof the center bushing hub and in the i-beam flauge.if this condition exists,and after extended service, the beams could fracture and affect the directionalstability of the vehicle.(correct by inspecting and replace where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 30, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 280
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford LT9000 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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