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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V349000 Component: Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Pitman Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2003 |
Make: Ford Truck |
Model: F-150 |
Recall Date: 09/13/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.Consequence Summary: If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.Corrective Summary: Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification is expected to begin during late September or early October 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
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