FORD GALAXIE 1972: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V049000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | GALAXIE | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-01-11 | 1972-02-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-01-01 - 1972-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2271
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-2A.POSSIBILITY THAT 5/8 - 18 UNF FREERUNNING HEX NUT WASINADVERTENTLY USED IN PLACE OF SPECIFIED 5/8 - 18 UNF TORQUE HEX LOCK NUT TOATTACH STEERING WHEEL TO STEERING COLUMN.IF CONDITION EXISTS, NUT MAY LOOSENCAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM COLUMN RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER NUTWHERENECESSARY.'
