Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V349000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V349000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 300 affected units, FORD/PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. owner notification began on october 1, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V349000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2003-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03S07

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

Consequence Summary: If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. if the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. if the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. owner notification began on october 1, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-35h8~y56z_d24w

NHTSA ID: 03V349000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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