| Make : FORD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19851101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V172000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851226 | Date Added to Database: 19860109 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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