Recall 15E082000 — STEERING Defect in 1995-2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,767 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15E082000 |
| Manufacturer | Dorman Products, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,767 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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