Vehicle recall 84V046000 · April 10, 1984
Ford F-800 and F8000
Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. Under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.
- Remedy
- Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9,500 or 12,000 pound frontaxles and single rear axles.system: suspension; front axle spacers.consequences of defect: both conditions can cause a loss of steering controlwith the potential for an accident.note: front wheels should be inspected for indications of damage fromcontacting the fenders or steering linkage. Do not drive on tires that havecuts penetrating the tire carcass.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 7, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 305
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-800 (1983): 1983
- Ford F8000 (1983): 1983
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