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NHTSA recall 79V035000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Ford Bronco and 2 more

Reported Jan 29, 197962,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1978 – Oct 1, 1978

The defect

The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Bronco
1979
Ford F150
1979
Ford F250
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: steering linkages; steering arm knuckle.consequences of defect: complete disengagement of the steering arm could occurat any time while the vehicle IS in motion, resulting in loss or seriousimpairment of steering control and the potential for a vehicle accident.