Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 73V-057 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 73V-057 covers 58,832 Ford vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8D.POSSIBILITY THAT IN THE PROCESS OF CONNECTING THECENTER LINK TO IDLER ARM A COTTER PIN WAS OMITTED, WHICH HOLDS THE ATTACHINGNUT IN POSITION SHOULD NUT BE INSTALLED LOOSE.IF THIS PIN IS MISSING IT COULDALLOW NUT TO DROP OFF AND LINKAGE TO DISENGAGE FROM IDLER ARM, AND AFFECTSTEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALL COTTER PIN WHERENECESSARY.)
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 August 1, 1972 to December 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.