Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 89V-189 · 1990 Ford L Series
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-189 covers 39 1990 Ford L Series for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
The risk
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.