2005 FORD F-550 SD RECALL - #05V135000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE SOME GEARS WITH A GEAR PISTON THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE RETAINER. AN INCORRECT RETAINER MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY RETAINED RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE, WHICH MAY NOT KEEP THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS IN PLACE DURING STEERING GEAR ACTUATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 FORD F-550 SD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/2005 - 3/14/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/6/2005 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/2005 |
| # Affected |
481 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE SOME GEARS WITH A GEAR PISTON THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE RETAINER. AN INCORRECT RETAINER MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY RETAINED RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE, WHICH MAY NOT KEEP THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS IN PLACE DURING STEERING GEAR ACTUATION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS BECOME DISLODGED A VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE NOISE AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS THAT MAY EVENTUALLY PROGRESS TO IMPAIRED STEERING OR POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR A SPECIFIC DATE CODE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 05S30. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 FORD F-550 SD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2005 FORD F-550 SD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2005 FORD F-550 SD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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