FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1984-01-13.
Recall campaignNHTSA 84V003000
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
Component
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
11,800
Reported to NHTSA
1984-01-13
Owners notified
1984-01-20
Defect description
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY BE LOCKED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK. THIS CONDITION CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, THEFT PROTECTION.
Manufacturer remedy
KEY RELEASE CONTROL CABLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND MODIFIED IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; IGNITION LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DESIGN IS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE KEY FROM BEINGREMOVED WHEN IT IS IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT LOCK. THE DEFECT MAY CAUSE THESTEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTINGIN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.