Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V035000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 62,000 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V035000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-01-29T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 62,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dfeu-9stj_ummi

NHTSA ID: 79V035000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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