FORD W SERIES 1970: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 69V182000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | W SERIES | 1970 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1969-12-18 | 1969-12-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1283
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING WHEEL NUT COULD BE LOOSE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTSLOOSE NUT COULD 'BACK-OFF' AND BECOME TOTALLY DISENGAGED, PERMITTING STEERINGSHAFT TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING NUT AND TORQUING NUT TO 40 FT.LBS., STAKESTEERING SHAFT AT ONE POINT TO PRE- VENT NUT BACKING OFF.'
