How many recalls does the 1978 Ford L Series have?

The 1978 Ford L Series has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1978 Ford L Series?

The most recent recall was issued on December 4, 1979 and relates to the suspension system.

Is the 1978 Ford L Series affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1978 Ford L Series

Transport CanadaCritical

December 4, 1979

SUSPENSION

At a glance

What can fail

Some vehicles with Hendrickson RT440 tandem suspension were built with standard adapters instead of optional equalizing beam-to-rear axle adapters. The wrong adapter can cause the bushing joint to wear and the attaching bolt to crack, allowing the rear axle to shift.

What the fix does

No remedy description available.

453 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1979202 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

1978 Ford L Series

1978 Ford L Series Recalls

1 Recall

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