| April 06, 1993 1991 Ford Escort NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V057000 Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
91000
Summary:
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. | |
