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Defect Investigation of Steering Knuckle Separations

Subject:	Steering knuckle separations
Components covered:	Steering
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Jul. 6, 1999. It was closed on Oct. 29, 1999. The steering knuckle ( at the upper ball joint) and axle separate. The pinch bolt is found to be missing.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1997 Ford Explorer 1998 Ford Explorer 1997 Ford Ranger 1998 Ford Ranger 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 1998 Mercury Mountaineer