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Recall 1997165 — FORD MUSTANG – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1997165 — FORD MUSTANG

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

September 30, 1997

1998 FORD MUSTANGTransport Canada Recall #1997165

STEERING

Defect

On certain vehicles, the rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings. This condition could increase steering efforts, potentially affecting steering control.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly.

50 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S85

Affected Vehicles

1998 FORD MUSTANG

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