NHTSA Recall 78V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V212000; Date: Oct. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford LTD; 1979 Mercury Marquis
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 32,000
Recall Summary:
The lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. Consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. If one pin is loose, free play would result. If both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. Also, the shaft assembly may not contain a metal reinforcement between one or both of the rivet pins and the rubber flexible coupling. As a result, the rubber flexible coupling could tear and produce a noise or loose feeling in the steering system.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; steering column coupling. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1979
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