NHTSA Recall 98V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V116000; Date: May. 29, 1998
If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford F-250; 1999 Ford F-350; 1999 Ford F-450 Sd; 1999 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 90,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 26, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1998
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