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NHTSA recall 72V254000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Ford Bronco and 3 more

Reported Oct 25, 1972128 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Notes

Light trucks.possibility that power steering system was inadvertently filledwith naptha solvent.solvent would decompose rubber parts such as hoses andpump and gear seals at rapid rate.naptha solvent has lower flash point thanpower steering fluid which could present fire hazard.(correct by inspectingdrain and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies.)