NHTSA recall 98V-257 (98V257000)

power train recall reported October 14, 1998 - about 350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V257000
Also written as: 98V-257
Reported: October 14, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~350
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-257 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford E-350 - 1999

Ford Econoline - 1999

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