Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #85V123000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V123000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 790 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

Corrective Action

Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V123000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1985-10-07T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 790

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f5r3~zbwt.nc5q

NHTSA ID: 85V123000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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