Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Home Chassis And Heavy Duty Trucks. The Affected Vehicles Have Tie Rod Ends And/Or Drag Link Assembly Ends That Could Have Insufficient Harness In The Ball Stud.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
HEAVY DUTY
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V246111
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Premature Wear And, Potentially, Separation Of The Ball StUD From Its Socket.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Tie Rod Ends And/Or Drag Link Assemblies. Owner Notification Began December 27, 2000.Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990710
End Of Manufacture
20000531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17700
Date Owners Notified
20001227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20001128
Make Campaign Number
00S48