NHTSA recall 97V-165 (97V165000)

steering recall reported September 30, 1997 - about 2,250 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V165000
Also written as: 97V-165
Reported: September 30, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~2,250
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE STEERING EFFORTS, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THOSE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. THE DATE CODES FOR WINDSTAR MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97JB09 OR 97JC08; THE DATE CODES FOR MUSTANG MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97J09B OR 97J08B.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-165 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Mustang - 1998

Ford Windstar - 1998

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