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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
04:56 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
86V144000
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
N/A
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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