FORD L SERIES 1990: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V189000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | L SERIES | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-11-22 | 1989-11-07 | 1989-11-16 |
Production Dates: 1989-08-01 - 1989-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
