FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) 1980: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F SERIES (LIGHT) | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-11 | 1980-03-24 | 1980-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1979-09-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13332
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE PINCH BOLT AND NUT USED TO ATTACH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERIING SHAFT TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN EXISTING BOLT-NUT ASSEMBLIES OR INSTALL THEM, IF MISSING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
