NHTSA Recall 95V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V134000; Date: Jul. 17, 1995
A fractured ball stud can result in a noticeable shake or shimmy and could cause the affected wheel to tuck inward or outward, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Mustang
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,300
Recall Summary:
The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the outer tie rod ends and replace the incorrectly tapered ball studs.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 1995
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