NHTSA recall 12V-009 (12V009000)

power train recall reported January 12, 2012 - about 36 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V009000
Also written as: 12V-009
Manufacturer number: 11S26
Reported: January 12, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~36
Component: power train

What is being recalled

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING ARM LOOSENING OR SEPARATING.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM AND STEERING KNUCKLE, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-009 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-650 SD - 2011

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