NHTSA Recall 89V189000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Steering. Reported 1989-11-07. An estimated 39 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
Risk
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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