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NHTSA recall 80V033000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Ford F Series (light)

Reported Mar 24, 198013,332 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1979

The defect

On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly. This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten existing bolt-nut assemblies or install them, if missing.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; steering column attachment.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.