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NHTSARecalled Feb 16, 1978 · #78V035000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE SHIFT SELECTOR REACTION SPRINGS MAY BE DEFORMED AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF SELECTOR LEVERS DURING COLUMN BUILDUP. THUS THE LEVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE MOVED INTO THE INSERT DETENTS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD PREVENT THE "PARK" GEAR FROM BEING ENGAGED.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SHIFT SELECTOR REACTION SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice