1989 FORD F SERIES RECALL - #89V009000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE FRONT WHEELS TO OSCILLATE WITH FRONT END SHIMMY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 FORD F SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1987 - 10/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
1/31/1989 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/1989 |
| # Affected |
24,454 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE FRONT WHEELS TO OSCILLATE WITH FRONT END SHIMMY. |
| Consequences |
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERINGGEAR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL REDESIGNED FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR TO CROSSMEMBER BRACKET AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. |
| See also |
1989 FORD F SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST
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