NHTSA recall 86V144000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Taurus and 1 more
Reported Oct 28, 19864,714 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1986 – Oct 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace steering shaft assembly, as necessary.