Make : FORD | Model : LTL9000 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19810201 - 19840801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V100000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19840818 | Date Received by ODI: 19840829 | Date Added to Database: 19840913 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2757 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT COULD CAUSE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING GEAR WILL BE LUBRICATED OR REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER SHAFT TO RESTRICT ITS MOVEMENT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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