Recall
Ford F-550 Sd — 98V116000
NHTSA ID
98V116000
Make
Ford
Model
F-550 Sd
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1998-05-29
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
90,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence
IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.