Recalls for LL SERIES FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), Aug 29, 1984
A recall was issued on Aug 29, 1984 for LL SERIES FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) problems. INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT COULD CAUSE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: UPON INSPECTION, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING GEAR WILL BE LUBRICATED OR REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER SHAFT TO RESTRICT ITS MOVEMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; INTERMEDIATE AND LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.