Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 81V-026 · 1981 Ford E-350
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. recall 81V-026 covers 254 1981 Ford E-350 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.
The fix
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING, PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 May 1, 1980 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.