Mercury Sable (1987) – 86V144000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

MERCURY

Model Of Vehicle

SABLE

Year

1987

Recall Campaign Number

86V144000

Component Description

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Replace Steering Shaft Assembly, As Necessary.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

19861001

End Of Manufacture

19861001

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4714

Date Owners Notified

19861019

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

19861028

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard