Recall 81V026000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1981-1981 FORD E350
RECALL This recall affects up to 254 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V026000 |
| Manufacturer | IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 254 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.
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