NHTSA Recall 90V009000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Steering. Reported 1990-01-22. An estimated 500 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
Risk
LOW TORQUE ON CLAMPING BOLT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF COUPLING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR WEAR ON THE SPLINES AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.
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