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1990 Ford L Series recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Ford L Series, covering 539 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported January 22, 1990 · 500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Steering columns contain an incorrect and possibly under torqued coupling to steering column clamping bolt.
Risk
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.

Recall number 90V009000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 7, 1989 · 39 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Intermediate steering shafts have an inadequate length of spline engagement and may exhibit excessive side-to-side freeplay movements.
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.

Recall number 89V189000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1990 Ford L Series have?

2, covering steering.

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