Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 77V-036 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-036 covers 2,404 Ford vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FRONT SPRING U-BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY TO THE SPRING. THE FOUR U-BOLTS MAY EXPERIENCE CRACKS AND COULD ULTIMATELY BREAK. SHOULD TWO U-BOLTS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BREAK, THE FRONT AXLE WOULD NOT BE RETAINED SECURELY.
The fix
ALL SUSPECT U-BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING U-BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- FRONT AXLE U-BOLTNHTSA