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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / TAURUS     1987
     MERCURY / SABLE     1987
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 24, 1986
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 86V144000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4714
Summary:
 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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
 REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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