NHTSA recall 77V187000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Ford Club Wagon and 2 more
Reported Oct 25, 19771,885 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The defect
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.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the steering tie rod adjusting sleeve and clamp assembly, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.