NHTSA recall 93V-057 (93V057000)

electrical system recall reported April 15, 1993 - about 91,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V057000
Also written as: 93V-057
Reported: April 15, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~91,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-057 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Escort - 1991

Mercury Tracer - 1991

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