Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 71V-128 · 1971 Ford Econoline
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-128 covers 765 1971 Ford Econoline for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-45.POSSIBILITY THAT BOLTS USED TO ATTACHSTEERING GEAR TOCHASSIS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN HEAT TREATED.IF C ONDITION EXISTS BOLTS MAY LOOSENAND POSSIBLY BREAK, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYREPLACING BOLTS WHE RE NECESSARY.)
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 June 1, 1971 to June 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.