Recall 84V003000
Steering › Column Locking › Anti-theft Device — Lincoln · reported 13 Jan 1984 · 11,800 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
KEY RELEASE CONTROL CABLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND MODIFIED IF NECESSARY.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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