FORD CLUB WAGON 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V187000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CLUB WAGON | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-10-31 | 1977-10-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1885
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE ROD AND LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH ADJUSTING SLEEVE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE CLAMPS CONTAIN A SHARP DIE MARK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CLAMP TO FRACTURE WHEN THE CLAMP BOLT IS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP COULD BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVES.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
