VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE
— Recall Campaign #98V235000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V235000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 24, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V235000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.