NHTSA Recall 76V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V009000; Date: Jan. 26, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mercury Capri; 1972 Mercury Capri
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 73,739
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no 182. Possibility that the steering wheel assemblies may lackadequate strength at point of attachment of steering wheel to energy absorbingcylinder that underlies it. If condition exists, it could result inprogressive cracking. If not corrected, it could lead to complete separationof steering wheel from column assembly. (correct by inspecting and installingreinforcing clamp where tab cracking has not occured, if cracking has occurednew steering assemblies will be installed).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 1976
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