Recall Details For: 2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 15E082000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 114954
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15E082000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: FORD
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: CROWN VICTORIA
- MODEL YEAR: 2002
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER :
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Dorman Products, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: E
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1767
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20151028
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Ford Motor Company
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20151006
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20151006
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
RECALL NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000058100000215009000000001
