NHTSA Recall 94V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V118000; Date: Jun. 27, 1994
The fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. The driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. The inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. Both conditions result in decreased steering ability.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Ford B600; 1989 Ford B600; 1990 Ford B600; 1991 Ford B600; 1992 Ford B600; 1993 Ford B600; 1988 Ford B700; 1989 Ford B700; 1990 Ford B700; 1991 Ford B700; 1992 Ford B700; 1993 Ford B700
Component: Steering:rack And Pinion
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 12,700
Recall Summary:
The steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. This can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. Also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after February 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will rebuild the steering gear. If a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.
Recall Notes:
System: steering: gear: rack and pinion. Vehicle description: school bus chassis. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 1994
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