NHTSA Recall 86V144000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Steering. Reported 1986-10-28. An estimated 4,714 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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