NHTSA Recall 73V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V057000; Date: Mar. 12, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Ford Ranchero; 1973 Ford Torino
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 58,832
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no h-8d. Possibility that in the process of connecting thecenter link to idler arm a cotter pin was omitted, which holds the attachingnut in position should nut be installed loose. If this pin is missing it couldallow nut to drop off and linkage to disengage from idler arm, and affectsteering control. (correct by inspecting and install cotter pin wherenecessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1973
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