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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
09:03 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
87V018000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
LINCOLN / TOWN CAR
1987
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
FEB 11, 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
87V018000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1200
Summary:
Consequence:
DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND ALOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL; STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED.
Remedy:
REPLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: IDLER ARM BRACKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT: IDLER ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTSDUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
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