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NHTSA recall 78V022000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Ford Mustang and 1 more

Reported Jan 30, 197860,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1973 – Oct 1, 1973

The defect

On some of the involved vehicles the steering coupling flange may have been improperly assembled and could loosen during normal vehicle operation.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering coupling flange assembly.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Mustang
1974
Ford Pinto
1974

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering coupling flange.consequences of defect: as a result, the steering coupling flange could slip onthe steering input shaft without prior warning. This could result in loss ofsteering control and an accident.note: steering flange slippage IS most likely to occur under high steeringeffort conditions.