Ford CL Series, L Series: Engine

Affects Ford CL Series, L Series · 1988 — about 422 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain 9000CL, 9000CLT, 9000L, 9000LN, 9000LNT, 9000LT, 9000LTL and 9000 LTS vehicles equipped with a cummins engine were assembled with potentially defective oil cooler gaskets. Rupture of a gasket could result in oil being sprayed onto hot exhaust system parts creating the possibility of a fire. Correction: Gaskets will be replaced with improved steel core gaskets.

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