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Campaign 88V-077

Incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition

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Defect summary

AN INCORRECT MACHINED PISTON BALL RACE IN THE STEERING GEAR CREATED AN OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING GEAR.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 88V077000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 88V-077
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordCF60001987 to 19880
FordCF70001987 to 19880
FordCF80001987 to 19880
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.