NHTSA Recall 05V135000: Shaft pitman (steering)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 481 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-450 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V135000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S30 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | April 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.
Safety risk
If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 05s30. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V135000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.