Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V212000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V212000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 32,000 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. Consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. If one pin is loose, free play would result. If both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. Also, the shaft assembly may not contain a metal reinforcement between one or both of the rivet pins and the rubber flexible coupling. As a result, the rubber flexible coupling could tear and produce a noise or loose feeling in the steering system.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V212000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 32,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. Consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. If one pin is loose, free play would result. If both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. Also, the shaft assembly may not contain a metal reinforcement between one or both of the rivet pins and the rubber flexible coupling. As a result, the rubber flexible coupling could tear and produce a noise or loose feeling in the steering system.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ve74_ayva-crb6

NHTSA ID: 78V212000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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