1983 Ford F8000 Recalls

2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1983 Ford F8000.

NHTSA Recall 84V046000

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Recall date: 1984-04-10

Defect Summary

TWO-INCH SPACERS SPECIFIED FOR INSTALLATION BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLES AND EACH FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY WERE OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE. UNDER CERTAIN TURNING AND BOUNCING CONDITIONS, A FRONT TIRE COULD CONTACT ADJACENT VEHICLE COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO STEERING ARM BALLJOINT OR LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.

Safety Risk

Remedy

FRONT AXLE SPACERS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA Recall 83V016000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Recall date: 1983-02-15

Defect Summary

ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.

Safety Risk

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.