Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 68V-018 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 68V-018 covers 39,000 Ford vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER HEAT-TREATED CENTER LINK PIN TO STEERING IDLER ARM MAY FAIL DUE TO TENSION STRESS AFTER TIGHTENING THE RETAINING NUT.FAILURE OF THIS PIN COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH PROPER HEAT-TREATED PIN.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1968 to February 1, 1968. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.