FORD F-150 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V169000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-10-19 | 1977-10-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13707
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM ATTACHING NUT TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE NUT COMES OFF, THE PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATEFROM THE STEERING GEAR, WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
