NHTSA recall 86V144000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 86V144000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1986-10-28 |
| Owners notified | 1986-10-19 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 4714 |
What is wrong
STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN LOWER SHAFTS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT TO THE SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1987 FORD TAURUS | Built 1986-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 MERCURY SABLE | Built 1986-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
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