FORD TAURUS 1987: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-10-19 | 1986-10-28 | 1986-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1986-10-01 - 1986-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4714
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
