Recall
Ford L Series — 90V009000
NHTSA ID
90V009000
Make
Ford
Model
L Series
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-01-22
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
Consequence
LOW TORQUE ON CLAMPING BOLT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF COUPLING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR WEAR ON THE SPLINES AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.