Ford Recall 84V100000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 84V100000 · announced August 29, 1984 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 2,757 units affected

The problem

INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT COULD CAUSE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING.

What to do

UPON INSPECTION, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING GEAR WILL BE LUBRICATED OR REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER SHAFT TO RESTRICT ITS MOVEMENT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; INTERMEDIATE AND LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Ford Ll Series
• 1982 Ford Ll Series
• 1983 Ford Ll Series
• 1984 Ford Ll Series
• 1981 Ford Ltl9000
• 1982 Ford Ltl9000
• 1983 Ford Ltl9000
• 1984 Ford Ltl9000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.