Recall
Mercury Sable — 86V144000
NHTSA ID
86V144000
Make
Mercury
Model
Sable
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1986-10-28
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
4,714
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.