1995 FORD B600
2 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.
95V092000 May 9, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
A CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING WHERE THE TILT HOOD MOUNTED LAMPS ATTACH TO THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS WAS BUILT WITHOUT SEALING PLUGS. MOISTURE, ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE CONNECTION RESULTING IN CROSSED CIRCUITS, SHORTS OR CORROSION OF THE WIRING OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence
THE HEADLAMPS OR OTHER FRONT-END LIGHTING SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND INSTALL SEALING PLUGS IN THE OPEN CAVITIES. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION, A NEW CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED.
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 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 |