1993 FORD B600
5 recalls, 0 complaints
97V124000 Aug 4, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, BUS CHASSIS-COWL, AND BASIC CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 5.9L 160 HORSEPOWER ROTARY INJECTION PUMP DIESEL ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SPRINGS WITH A TORSION SPRING DESIGN.
95V095000 May 12, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FRICTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERAT0R LEVER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULATOR LEVER CAN RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO LEVERS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULATOR LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
94V118000 Jun 27, 1994
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Defect Description
THE STEERING GEARS HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SNAP RING GROOVE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE RECIRCULATING BALL GUIDE TUBE. ALSO, THE O-RING SEAL IN VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 1988 DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND IS INADEQUATE, CAUSING INTERIOR LEAKAG... Read more
Consequence
THE FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING RESULTS IN INCREASING DETERIORATION OF THE ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS OR A "CRUNCHY" FEELING AT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE INADEQUATE O-RING SEAL CAUSES MOMENTARY REDUCTIONS IN POWER STEERING ASSIST AT ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REBUILD THE STEERING GEAR. IF A BROKEN SNAP RING IS FOUND DURING REBUILDING, THE STEERING GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED UNIT.
94V056000 Mar 26, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, TILT HOODS, 5.9L, 6.6L OR 7.6L DIESEL ENGINES OR 6.1L OR 7.0L GASOLINE ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS,... Read more
Consequence
ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, OR LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOST CAN OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE JUNCTION BOX, MAIN POWER TERMINAL THE STARTER OR STARTER RELAY AND TERMINALS AT THE EXISTING JUNCTION BLOCK. THE WIRING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE CIRCUIT WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED BY BYPASSING THE JUNCTION BLOCK. THE NEW TERMINALS WILL BE MADE FROM AN ALLOY MATERIAL MORE RESISTANT ... Read more
92V164000 Nov 10, 1992
WHEELS
Consequence
USING THE WRONG SIZED CLAMPS TO ATTACH THE RIM AND TIREASSEMBLY TO THE WHEEL SPOKES COULD CAUSE THE STUDS THAT ATTACH THE CLAMPS TO THESPOKES TO BEND. IF THE STUDS ARE BENT, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF STUDFRACTURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE RIM AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BREAKING FROM THEWHEEL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE CLAMPS AND STUDS ON THE CAST SPOKE WHEELS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD B600
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94030
Opened: Mar 25, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
STEERING GEAR MALFUNCTIONS
There is no summary currently available
EA91014
Opened: Jan 31, 1991 , Closed: Aug 27, 1991
STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE91002
Opened: Oct 3, 1990 , Closed: Jan 31, 1991
STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA90036
Opened: Jul 6, 1990 , Closed: Jul 6, 1991
BRAKE CHAMBER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
FORD B600 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD B600 across all model years (1967, 1995).
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Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD B600 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |