Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 90V-009 · 1990 Ford L Series
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-009 covers 500 1990 Ford L Series for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING COLUMNS CONTAIN AN INCORRECT AND POSSIBLY UNDER TORQUED COUPLING TO STEERING COLUMN CLAMPING BOLT.
The risk
LOW TORQUE ON CLAMPING BOLT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF COUPLING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR WEAR ON THE SPLINES AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL GRADE EIGHT FASTENERS WITH PROPERLY TORQUED NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.
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 December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.