Defect Description For Recall
On The Involved Vehicles, The Steering Tie Rod And Link Assemblies With Adjusting Sleeve Clamps May Have Been Improperly Manufactured. The Clamps Contain A Sharp Die Mark Which Could Cause The Clamp To Fracture When The Clamp Bolt Is Tightened To Specifications. The Clamp Could Break And Cause Separation Of The Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CLUB WAGON
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
77V187000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Steering Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve And Clamp Assembly, Free Of Charge, On All Affected Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1885
Date Owners Notified
19771031
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19771025