Ford F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty +2 more: Steering

The hazard

ONE OR MORE OF THE RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STAKED (FLARED OVER) DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR MORE RIVETS SEPARATING FROM THE FLEX JOINT RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT AT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.