OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V009000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Jan 22, 1990 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.
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