NHTSA recall 95V-053 (95V053000)

steering recall reported March 15, 1995 - about 49,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V053000
Also written as: 95V-053
Reported: March 15, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~49,300
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE SIDE WITH THE BROKEN TIE ROD TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD AND SLIDE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INNER TIE RODS AND REPLACE THE SUSPECT TIE RODS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-053 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Explorer - 1995

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