Recall
Ford E350 — 81V026000
NHTSA ID
81V026000
Make
Ford
Model
E350
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-02-26
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
254
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.