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NHTSA recall 94V244000 · announced December 12, 1994 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 560 units affected

The problem

THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH LOW PROFILE OPTION, 6,000 LB. OR7,000 LB. RATED FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

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.