NHTSA campaign 86V144000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V144000
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.
Reported 10/28/1986
Repair
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
Components
- Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar
Affected years and models
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