Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-10-13.
Recall campaignNHTSA 82V099000
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,967
Reported to NHTSA
1982-10-13
Owners notified
1982-10-26
Defect description
AN INCORRECT INSULATOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STEERING SHIFT CANE LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS INSULATOR IS USED TO CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO THE SHIFT CANE LEVER. IF THE SHIFT LINKAGE WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, OPERATOR WOULD BE UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE STUCK IN THE LAST GEAR USED BEFORE THE SEPARATION TOOK PLACE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR WIHTOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-TILT STEERINGCOLUMNS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SHIFT CANE LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED AND PARKING BRAKE ISNOT SET, IT MAY ROLL FREE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY ANDPROPERTY DAMAGE.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.