Transport CanadaCritical
1988 FORD SUPER DUTYTransport Canada Recall #1989010
The official notice
Defect
WITH VEHICLE USAGE, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER MAY LOOSEN. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT END SHIMMY. WITH CONTINUED USE, THE SHIMMY MAY BECOME SEVERE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERING GEAR. A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY BE PRESENT.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
IMPROVED TRACK BAR TO CROSS-MEMBER BRACKETS AND INCREASED DIAMETER BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. ADDITIONALLY, VEHICLES WITH FRONT END SHIMMY WILL HAVE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED AND WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
1,570 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 89S60Updated June 10, 2026