Recall
Mercury Sable — 85V172000
NHTSA ID
85V172000
Make
Mercury
Model
Sable
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1985-12-26
Component
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Units Affected
4,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.