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Safety recall · 68V018000

Steering: idler and attachment Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 7, 1968. It covers about 39,000 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
68V018000
Reported
Mar 7, 1968
Vehicles
39,000
Area
Steering

Contacts

Possibility that improper heat-treated center link pin to steering idler arm may fail due to tension stress after tightening the retaining nut. Failure of this pin could cause loss of steering control. (Correct by replacing with proper heat-treated pin.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 68V018000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1968 Ford Fairlane01C
1968 Ford Falcon11F
1968 Ford Montego01-
1968 Ford Ranchero01B

Questions

Is the 68V018000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 68V018000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 68V018000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 7, 1968. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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