MERCURY CAPRI 1979: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | CAPRI | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-03-28 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1979-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, WHICH MAY SLIP AND CAUSE EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
INSPECTION FOR AND REPLACEMENT OF INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGES WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR FLANGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT IN VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: AN UNUSUAL RATCHETING NOISE OR MISPOSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL MAYINDICATE SLIPPAGE OF THE STEERING GEAR FLANGE. DO NOT DRIVE SUSPECT VEHICLESUNTIL INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
