Recall Detail

FORD / F SUPER DUTY / 1996

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 15902 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Recalled Component Id: 000007874000071491000000273 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: F SUPER DUTY Model Year: 1996
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V146000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Manufacturer That Filed Report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start date of Manufacturing: Feb, 08 1996 End date of Manufacturing: Feb, 09 1996
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 200
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Oct, 02 1996 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company Report Received Date: Aug, 01 1996
Record Creation date : Aug, 08 1996 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. this gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank. Consequence Summary: The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. a loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts). Recall Notes: Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 26, 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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