NHTSA Recall 94V244000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Steering. Reported 1994-12-12. An estimated 560 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH LOW PROFILE OPTION, 6,000 LB. OR7,000 LB. RATED FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.