Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V009000

Steering: linkages

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-01-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V009000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
24,454
Reported to NHTSA
1989-01-24
Owners notified
1989-02-07

Defect description

BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE FRONT WHEELS TO OSCILLATE WITH FRONT END SHIMMY.

Safety risk

SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERINGGEAR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REDESIGNED FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR TO CROSSMEMBER BRACKET AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F Series1989 1988

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.