Recalls for L SERIES FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR, Nov 07, 1989
A recall was issued on Nov 07, 1989 for L SERIES FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR problems. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.