INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE
— Recall Campaign #89V189000
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 39 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V189000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 07, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V189000 |
| Units affected: | 39 |
- Description:
- INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
- Consequeces:
- EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.