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NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 1977 · #77V218000

STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.

Product details

Product
STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice