NHTSA Campaign Id 90V009000; Date: Jan. 22, 1990
Low torque on clamping bolt could result in separation of coupling from the steering column or wear on the splines and could cause loss of steering control with potential for an accident.
1990 Ford L Series
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 500
Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
Install grade eight fasteners with properly torqued nuts.
System: steering column coupling. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with adjustable steering columns.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 1990
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