Make : MERCURY | Model : SABLE | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861001 - 19861001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19861019 | Date Received by ODI: 19861028 | Date Added to Database: 19861029 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4714 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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