FORD CF8000 1987: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

 
Make : FORD Model : CF8000 Year : 1987
Build Dates : 1987-11-01 - 1988-01-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V077000
Date Owner's Notified: 1988-06-30 Date Received by ODI: 1988-05-10 Date Added to Database: 1988-05-13
Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 460
Summary:
      AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE.
Remedy:
      REPLACE STEERING GEAR.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.