Also recalled in Canada1990 FORD L SERIESNHTSA Campaign #89V189000
The official notice
Defect
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
Safety Risk
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
Updated June 10, 2026