Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V196000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 171,446 affected units, FORD/STEERING GEAR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. if the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. owner notification began on may 30, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V196000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2003-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/steering gear
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 171,446

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03S02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.
Consequence Summary: This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. if the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. owner notification began on may 30, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8p5w-ud5g-vgts
NHTSA ID: 03V196000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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