OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V018000
Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Reported Feb 19, 1987 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
Not supplied in the source record.
Consequence
DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND ALOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL; STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: IDLER ARM BRACKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTIONOF DEFECT: IDLER ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTSDUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
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