NHTSA Recall 93V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V057000; Date: Apr. 15, 1993
The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford Escort; 1991 Mercury Tracer
Component: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 91,000
Recall Summary:
The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
How to Fix:
If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 1993
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