NHTSA recall campaign
78V109000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1978-05-15Affected77 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH STEERING LINKAGES ON WHICH COTTER PINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CASTELLATED NUTS TO SECURE THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND TIE-ROD CONNECTIONS. ALSO, THESE ATTACHING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD ALLOW LINKAGE SEPARATION.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL PERFORM NECESSARY CORRECTIONS TO THE STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHMENTS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →