OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V144000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Oct 28, 1986 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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