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1973 FORD TRUCK STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1973 FORD F100
1973 FORD F250
1973 FORD F350
1972 FORD BRONCO |
| Units
affected: |
128 |
| Recall
Number: |
72V254000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
October 19, 1972 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
October 25, 1972 |
| Summary:
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Light trucks. Possibility
that power steering system was inadvertently filled with naptha solvent. |
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Consequence: |
Solvent would decompose
rubber parts such as hoses and pump and gear seals at rapid rate. Naptha
solvent has lower flash point than power steering fluid which could
present fire hazard. |
| Remedy:
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Correct by inspecting drain
and refill with power steering fluid; replace hoses and pump assemblies. |
