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  Defect Investigation of Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm (pitman A

Investigation of Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm (pitman A

Subject: Steering gear sector shaft arm (pitman a
Components covered:
  • Steering linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Apr. 17, 1996. It was closed on Jul. 30, 1996. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Ball joint connecting pitman arm to drag link (track rod) ball may separate from socket resulting in steering loss.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria

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