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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / F450     1999
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 21, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V235000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
Consequence:
 THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.

 
 

 

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