Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870801 - 19880101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V015000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880204 | Date Received by ODI: 19880209 | Date Added to Database: 19880216 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 55000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY. |
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Consequence:
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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