Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V135000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V135000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 72,000 affected units, FORD/STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V135000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-07-18T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 72,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

Consequence Summary: Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. Loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V135000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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