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Safety recall · 71V023000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 19, 1971. It covers about 9,503 vehicles across 36 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
71V023000
Reported
Feb 19, 1971
Vehicles
9,503
Area
Steering

Contacts

Ford campign no h-70. 1970 And 1971 l-lt-lnt-800 through 9000 . Series trucksequipped with power steering. Possibility th at power steering unloader valvecould fracture at seating sur face. Causing improper sealing of valve duringoperation. Dr iver might experience loss of power assist, particularly in full turn condition. (Correct by replacing with new, more durab le unloadervalve where necessary. )

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 71V023000.
  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

Questions

Is the 71V023000 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 71V023000?

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 71V023000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 19, 1971. 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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