NHTSA Recall 72V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V049000; Date: Feb. 28, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford Country Esquire; 1972 Ford Country Sedan; 1972 Ford Custom; 1972 Ford Galaxie; 1972 Ford LTD
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,271
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no h-2a. Possibility that 5/8 - 18 unf freerunning hex nut wasinadvertently used in place of specified 5/8 - 18 unf torque hex lock nut toattach steering wheel to steering column. If condition exists, nut may loosencausing steering wheel to become disengaged from column resulting in loss ofsteering control. (correct by inspecting and installing proper nutwherenecessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 1972
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