NHTSA Recall 77V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V187000; Date: Oct. 25, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Club Wagon; 1978 Ford E250; 1978 Ford E350
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,885
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the steering tie rod and link assemblies with adjusting sleeve clamps may have been improperly manufactured. The clamps contain a sharp die mark which could cause the clamp to fracture when the clamp bolt is tightened to specifications. The clamp could break and cause separation of the tie rod adjusting sleeves.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the steering tie rod adjusting sleeve and clamp assembly, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: steering; tie rod adjusting sleeve clamps. Consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of steering control andan accident could occur without prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 1977
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