NHTSA Recall 86V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V144000; Date: Oct. 28, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Ford Taurus; 1987 Mercury Sable
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,714
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace steering shaft assembly, as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: steering shaft assembly. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1986
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