Ford Recall 89V189000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 89V189000 · announced November 7, 1989 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 39 units affected
The problem
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
The risk
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.