Vehicle recall 90V009000 · January 22, 1990
1990 Ford L Series
Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
- Consequence
- Low torque on clamping bolt could result in separation of coupling from the steering column or wear on the splines and could cause loss of steering control with potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Install grade eight fasteners with properly torqued nuts.
- Notes
- System: steering column coupling.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with adjustable steering columns.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 8, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 500
- 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 L Series (1990): 1990
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