Ford bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM AND STEERING KNUCKLE, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-009.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford F-650 |
What changed
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