Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 73V-159 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 73V-159 covers 13,475 Ford vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-9G.W/302-2V ENGINES AND POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THATTHE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE PINCH BOLTWHICH CLAMPS THE COUPLING FLANGE TO THE GEAR INPUT SHAFT.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AT THE STEERING WHEEL ANDULTIMATELY, TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLYRETORQUING BOLTS WHERE 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, 1973 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.