NHTSA recall 93V-066 (93V066000)

steering recall reported April 27, 1993 - about 2,419 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V066000
Also written as: 93V-066
Reported: April 27, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~2,419
Component: steering

What is being recalled

KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Why it is dangerous

THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-066 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford F-150 - 1991

Ford F-250 - 1991

Ford F-350 - 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.