Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V066000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

FAIRMONT TAMPER filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V066000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
FAIRMONT TAMPER
Vehicles affected
2,419
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-27
Owners notified
1993-05-25

Defect description

KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Safety risk

THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Manufacturer remedy

A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORD TRUCKS ADAPTED FOR USE ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND AS OVERTHE ROAD VEHICLES.

Scope of coverage

25 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-1501991
Ford F-2501991
Ford F-3501991
FORD HY-RAIL Bronco1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
FORD HY-RAIL F Super Duty1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
FORD HY-RAIL F1501990 1989 1988 1987
FORD HY-RAIL F2501990 1989 1988 1987
FORD HY-RAIL F3501990 1989 1988 1987

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.