3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:BEAD
Posted on: 1997-10-30
Description
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Consequence
The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Notes
Ford recall no. 97s90.owner notification began december 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to a firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-457-6281.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Posted on: 1997-11-20
Description
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Consequence
Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the egr tube.
Notes
Owner notification began january 19, 1998. 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 motorhome customer service at 1-800-444-3311.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 1996-09-26
Description
A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.
Consequence
This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being october 7, 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.