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Recalls

Steering

Recall date August 27, 2013
Models affected
  • 2005 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2006 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2007 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2008 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2009 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2010 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2011 Lincoln Town Car
  • 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
Units affected 16,260
Details

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the steering column lower intermediate shaft can become severely corroded.

This could cause the swing link joint to become stiff or seized.

As a result, the upper intermediate shaft could collapse, allowing the steering column lower bearing to separate, causing a loss of steering capability.

A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Correction: Dealers will replace the steering lower intermediate shaft.

The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced.

If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website