Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E082000 Reported October 6, 2015

Steering shaft may separate

Dorman Products, Inc. · N/A · 1,767 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E082000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,767
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 6, 2015
Completion Rate
19.86

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dorman Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15E082000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15E082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15E082000?

NHTSA recall 15E082000 was issued by Dorman Products, Inc. on October 6, 2015. It addresses: Steering shaft may separate. The recall affects approximately 1,767 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorman Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E082000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.