Recall
Ford L Series — 89V189000
NHTSA ID
89V189000
Make
Ford
Model
L Series
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1989-11-07
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.