Transport CanadaCritical
1979 FORD ECONOLINETransport Canada Recall #1978149
The official notice
Defect
Vehicles equipped with Saginaw type power steering gears. the power steering gears may contain improperly manufactured sector shafts that may fracture possibly resulting in detachment of the pitman arm from the splined portion of the sector shaft. This would result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
1,638 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 325Updated June 10, 2026