NHTSA Recall 78V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V186000; Date: Aug. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Mustang; 1979 Mercury Capri
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary:
The tilt steering columns on the involved vehicles contain in-process temporary alignment pins rather than the permanent press-fit pivot pins. The temporary pins are slightly undersized and could separate from the steering column during vehicle operation. This can cause steering wheel lockup.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a permanent pivot pin in the steering column without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering column, tilt. Consequences of defect: steering wheel lockup can cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1979
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