NHTSA Recall 80V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V033000; Date: Mar. 24, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F Series (light)
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 13,332
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly. This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten existing bolt-nut assemblies or install them, if missing.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: steering; steering column attachment. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 11, 1980
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