NHTSA Recall 78V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V022000; Date: Jan. 30, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Ford Mustang; 1974 Ford Pinto
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 60,000
Recall Summary:
On some of the involved vehicles the steering coupling flange may have been improperly assembled and could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering coupling flange assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering coupling flange. Consequences of defect: as a result, the steering coupling flange could slip onthe steering input shaft without prior warning. This could result in loss ofsteering control and an accident. Note: steering flange slippage is most likely to occur under high steeringeffort conditions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 1978
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