NHTSA Campaign #81V026000
1981 Ford E350 Recall
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Issued · Manufacturer: IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
- Affected model years
- 1981
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Vehicles affected
- 254
- Report received
Summary
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.
Remedy
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING, PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.