Vehicle recall 80V033000 · March 24, 1980
1980 Ford F Series (light)
On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly. This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten existing bolt-nut assemblies or install them, if missing.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; steering column attachment.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 11, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,332
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F Series (light) (1980): 1980
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