Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #05V135000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V135000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 481 affected units, STEERING GEAR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. an incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V135000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2005-04-06T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 481

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05S30

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. an incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.

Consequence Summary: If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fruf~tv6y-ef4y

NHTSA ID: 05V135000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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