NHTSA Recall 78V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V269000; Date: Dec. 21, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Club Wagon; 1979 Ford Econoline; 1979 Ford Ltd Ii; 1979 Ford Ranchero; 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
The steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. Should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering assembly; gears. Consequences of defect: disengagement while vehicle is in motion could resultin loss of steering control, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 1978
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