OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V189000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Nov 7, 1989 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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