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NHTSA Campaign 15E082000

STEERING

Issued by Dorman Products, Inc. · Reported Oct 6, 2015 · 1,767 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DORMAN STEERING SHAFT 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1995 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1998 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2000 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2001 1,767
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2002 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1995 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1996 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1999 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2000 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 1,767
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2002 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1995 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1996 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1997 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1998 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1999 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2000 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001 1,767
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2002 1,767
OE SOLUTIONS STEERING SHAFT 1,767
SOLUTIONS STEERING SHAFT 1,767

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15E082000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.