FORD L SERIES 1990: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | L SERIES | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-02-08 | 1990-01-22 | 1990-02-06 |
Production Dates: 1989-08-01 - 1989-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
LOW TORQUE ON CLAMPING BOLT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF COUPLING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR WEAR ON THE SPLINES AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.
