Dorman / Ford / Lincoln and more recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Dorman Steering Shaft
- Ford Crown Victoria 1995–2002
- Lincoln Town Car 1995–2002
- Mercury Grand Marquis 1995–2002
- Oe Solutions Steering Shaft
- Solutions Steering Shaft
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E082000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dorman Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 28, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,767
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 17, 2014 to Sep 28, 2015
- Part
- Steering
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / Dorman / Oe Solutions and more recall: Steering Jul 21, 2014
- Ford / Mercury recall: Exterior lighting Dec 22, 2015
- Ford / Lincoln / Mercury recall: Steering Nov 5, 2014
- Ford / Lincoln / Mercury recall: Steering Aug 29, 2013
- Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 9, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.