Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 68V-029 · 1969 Ford E300
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 68V-029 covers 366 1969 Ford E300 for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF WELDS USED FOR ATTACHING FRONT OF REAR SPRING TOUNDERSIDE OF BODY.FAILURE OF THESE WELDS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.ALSO POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE PLAY DEVELOPING IN STEERING SYSTEM IDLER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET.(CORRECT BY CHECKING WELDS AND INSTALLING NEW HARDWARE FOR IDLER ARM.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.