Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #86V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V173000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 28,791 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V173000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1986-12-30T00:00:00
Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 28,791

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5xvv_wm8p.59pn
NHTSA ID: 86V173000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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