Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, STEERING:LINKAGES, May 15, 1978

A recall was issued on May 15, 1978 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to STEERING:LINKAGES problems. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH STEERING LINKAGES ON WHICH COTTER PINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CASTELLATED NUTS TO SECURE THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND TIE-ROD CONNECTIONS. ALSO, THESE ATTACHING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD ALLOW LINKAGE SEPARATION.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL PERFORM NECESSARY CORRECTIONS TO THE STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.