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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