Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #77V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V218000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 40,000 affected units, STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, the manual steering gears may contain steering gear recirculatory balls that could fracture. This fracturing is a result of improper heat-treatment during manufacture and can eventually cause increased steering effort.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V218000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1977-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:manual:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 40,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles, the manual steering gears may contain steering gear recirculatory balls that could fracture. This fracturing is a result of improper heat-treatment during manufacture and can eventually cause increased steering effort.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball bearings of the steering gear, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 77V218000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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