| Make : FORD | Model : L SERIES | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19891201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900208 | Date Received by ODI: 19900122 | Date Added to Database: 19900206 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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