OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V173000
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Reported Dec 30, 1986 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
RUBBER THAT ENCASES BALL STUD AND SOCKET JOINT (CONNECTS STEERING DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM) MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM CONNECTION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES WITH STEEL BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS AT THE PITMAN ARM CONNECTIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ECONOLINE AND CLUB WAGONS.
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