STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING
— Recall Campaign #90V009000
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V009000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V009000 |
| Units affected: | 500 |
- Description:
- STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
- Consequeces:
- LOW TORQUE ON CLAMPING BOLT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF COUPLING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR WEAR ON THE SPLINES AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.