1999 FORD F-550 SD RECALL - #98V116000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 FORD F-550 SD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/3/1997 - 5/19/1998 |
| Recalled on |
6/2/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/1998 |
| # Affected |
90,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for TIRES, VALVE
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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