NHTSA Recall 86V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V092000; Date: Jul. 14, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford E350; 1985 Ford E350; 1986 Ford E350
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,100
Recall Summary:
Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the transmission. Consequence of defect: if the driveshaft disconnects from the transmission the vehicle would become immobile without warning.
How to Fix:
Install metal driveshaft.
Recall Notes:
System: driveshaft. Vehicle description: RV and commercial cutaway econoline incomplete vehiclesequipped with 7. 5 liter engines, c6 transmissions, and dual rear wheels.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 1986
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