NHTSA recall 98V116000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V116000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1998-05-29 |
| Owners notified | 1998-05-26 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Units potentially affected | 90000 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
What can happen
IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1999 FORD F-250 | Built 1997-09-03 to 1998-05-19. |
|---|---|
| 1999 FORD F-350 | Built 1997-09-03 to 1998-05-19. |
| 1999 FORD F-450 SD | Built 1997-09-03 to 1998-05-19. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1999 FORD F-550 SD | Built 1997-09-03 to 1998-05-19. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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