FORD F-150 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V109000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-05 | 1978-05-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 77
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH STEERING LINKAGES ON WHICH COTTER PINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CASTELLATED NUTS TO SECURE THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND TIE-ROD CONNECTIONS. ALSO, THESE ATTACHING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD ALLOW LINKAGE SEPARATION.
THE DEALER WILL PERFORM NECESSARY CORRECTIONS TO THE STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
