1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) RECALL - #80V033000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE PINCH BOLT AND NUT USED TO ATTACH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERIING SHAFT TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 10/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
3/31/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/11/1980 |
| # Affected |
13,332 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE PINCH BOLT AND NUT USED TO ATTACH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERIING SHAFT TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN EXISTING BOLT-NUT ASSEMBLIES OR INSTALL THEM, IF MISSING. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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