1981 FORD E-350 RECALL - #81V026000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 FORD E-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1980 - 8/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/1981 |
| Influenced by |
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/17/1981 |
| # Affected |
254 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING, PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1981 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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