Ford · Canada · High
Ford B Series, L Series: Suspension
Affects Ford B Series, L Series · 1976–1977 — about 175 vehicles.
The hazard
On ceratin trucks and bus chassis equipped with 7000 and 9000 pound front axles and air brakes. The front axle-to-spring u-bolts may fracture and separate due to improper heat treatment. If two u-bolts on the same side of the front axle should separate, the front axle could displace and result in a loss of steering control with little or no warning to the driver.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational