NHTSA Recall 84V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V003000; Date: Jan. 13, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Lincoln Mark Vii
Component: Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,800
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Key release control cable will be inspected and modified if necessary.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 1984
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