How many recalls does the 1979 FORD L SERIES have?

The 1979 FORD L SERIES has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1979 FORD L SERIES?

The most recent recall was issued on March 13, 1981 and relates to the powertrain system.

Is the 1979 FORD L SERIES affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1979 FORD L SERIES Recalls Canada & USA

The 1979 Ford L Series has two recalls of equal severity, the more operationally dangerous being a cracked brake pedal lever on trucks built with air brakes, where the lever can fracture under repeated or heavy braking and leave the driver unable to apply the service brakes. On certain L9000 models equipped with Detroit Diesel Allison transmissions, a machining defect in the forward clutch housing disrupts oil drainage, which can cause the truck to creep forward even with the transmission selector in neutral.

1979 FORD L SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

All 2 Recalls

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1979 FORD L SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

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All 2 Recalls

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Safety Risk

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Other Model Years

Other FORD Models

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