NHTSA Recall 73V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V159000; Date: Jul. 30, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Ford Ranchero; 1973 Ford Torino
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 13,475
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no h-9g. W/302-2v engines and power steering. Possibility thatthe power steering gear assembly may have insufficient torque on the pinch boltwhich clamps the coupling flange to the gear input shaft. If this conditionexists it could result in excessive free play at the steering wheel andultimately, to loss of steering control. (correct by inspecting and properlyretorquing bolts where necessary).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 1973
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