NHTSA recall 03V-349 (03V349000)

steering recall reported September 22, 2003 - about 300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V349000
Also written as: 03V-349
Manufacturer number: 03S07
Reported: September 22, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~300
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-349 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 2003

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