Make : MERCURY | Model : GRAND MARQUIS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861201 - 19870101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V012000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870318 | Date Received by ODI: 19870209 | Date Added to Database: 19870213 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION. |
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Consequence:
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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