Ford 1990 Steering recall
Recalled January 22, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V009000 · Ford
Hazard
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.
Units
500 units
Description
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
What to do
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
Product
Ford L SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →