Make : FORD | Model : CF8000 | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19871101 - 19880101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V077000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880630 | Date Received by ODI: 19880510 | Date Added to Database: 19880513 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 460 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING GEAR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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