Yeadon Police Offers Free Steering Wheel Locks

UPDATE: As of June 20, 2023, the Yeadon Police Department has received a new shipment of steering wheel locks for distribution to community members.

The Yeadon Police Department is distributing steering wheel locks free of charge for owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel-key and turn-to-start ignitions, which have been the target of recent thefts based on their lack of an immobilizer.

All Kia and Hyundai models from 2011 to 2021 are affected; push-to-start models are not impacted.

Kia Motors and Hyundai have worked to deliver steering wheel locks for their affected vehicles to the residence of Yeadon Borough.

How to obtain the free steering wheel lock:

• Visit the Yeadon Police Department at Borough Hall during normal business hours from Monday to Friday 830 to 4:30 PM
• Provide a valid registration for a Kia or Hyundai model from 2011 to 2021.
• The steering wheel locks will be distributed to Yeadon residence.
• View the Kia steering wheel lock user guide: https://www.arsnusa.com/userguide
• Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer. The companies will provide the software free of charge to vehicle owners.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges owners of these vehicles to contact Hyundai (1.800.633.5151) or Kia (1.800.333.4542) for information.

Some helpful theft prevention reminders from YPD

• If you buy your own steering wheel lock online, purchase it from a reputable vendor.
• Lock your vehicle; take your keys with you.
• Take valuables with you or hide them in a secure area like the trunk.
• Visit Yeadonpd.org and sign up for the Crime Watch app. This app can be utilized to report suspicious behavior anonymously.
• For crimes in progress, call 911.