1986 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #85V172000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN LOCKING : ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 MERCURY SABLE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1985 - 11/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
1/9/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
4,500 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
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| Description |
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| Consequences |
IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, THE CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT STOLEN CARS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS. |
| Corrective action |
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: LOCK, IGNITION SYSTEM, FMVSS 114. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CAR.DESCRIPTION DEFECT:THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH IN POSITIONS OTHER THAN THE LOCK POSITIONS.FMVSS 114 REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT EITHER THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION BE LOCKED.REMOVAL OF THE KEY WHEN NOT IN THE LOCK POSITION LEAVES THE STEERING AND TRANSMISSION IN THE NORMAL OPERATING MODE. |
| See also |
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for VISIBILITY
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for WHEELS
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1986 MERCURY SABLE Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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