NHTSA Recall 72V254000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V254000; Date: Oct. 25, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford Bronco; 1973 Ford F100; 1973 Ford F250; 1973 Ford F350
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 128
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Light trucks. Possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent. Solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate. Naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard. (correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1972
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