FORD E-350 1981: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-02-17 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-03-11 |
Production Dates: 1980-05-01 - 1980-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 254
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING, PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
