OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98V235000
Power Train:manual Transmission
Reported Sep 24, 1998 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.
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