[FONT="]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT="]82479[/FONT]
[FONT="] Make: FORD
Model: EXPLORER
Model Year: 2007
MFG Campaign #: 07S52
Description: STEERING
Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date of MFG: 1/16/2007
End Date of MFG: 3/20/2007
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V
Number of units affected: 11
Date owner notified by MFG: 4/27/2007
Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. [/FONT][FONT="]
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Recall Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S52 CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).[/FONT]
[FONT="] Make: FORD
Model: EXPLORER
Model Year: 2007
MFG Campaign #: 07S52
Description: STEERING
Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date of MFG: 1/16/2007
End Date of MFG: 3/20/2007
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V
Number of units affected: 11
Date owner notified by MFG: 4/27/2007
Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. [/FONT][FONT="]
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Recall Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S52 CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).[/FONT]
