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2001 BUICK Regal

1551IW license plate is registered to a 2001 BUICK Regal in Florida state. This BUICK Regal is a Sedan/Saloon and is manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC.
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
AirBagLocSide Driver Seat Only
BodyClass Sedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC 3800.0
DisplacementCI 231.89022755998
DisplacementL 3.8
Doors 4
EngineConfiguration V-Shaped
EngineCylinders 6
EngineManufacturer GMPTG Flint
EngineModel L36
ErrorCode 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelInjectionType Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Make BUICK
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
ManufacturerId 984
Model Regal
ModelYear 2001
NCSABodyType 4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSAMake Buick / Opel
NCSAModel Regal (FWD)
Note Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
OtherEngineInfo Name Plate: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick
PlantCity Oshawa #2
PlantCompanyName NA
PlantCountry Canada
PlantState Ontario
SeatBeltsAll Manual
Series LS
ValveTrainDesign Overhead Valve (OHV)
VehicleType PASSENGER CAR
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1998 MERCURY Grand Marquis

1551IW license plate is registered to a 1998 MERCURY Grand Marquis in Florida state. This MERCURY Grand Marquis is a Sedan/Saloon and is manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD..
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
BodyClass Sedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC 4600.0
DisplacementCI 280.70922283576
DisplacementL 4.6
Doors 4
EngineConfiguration V-Shaped
EngineCylinders 8
EngineHP 200
EngineHP To 220
EngineKW 149.1400
EngineManufacturer Ford
ErrorCode 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Gasoline
Make MERCURY
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
ManufacturerId 977
Model Grand Marquis
ModelYear 1998
NCSABodyType 4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSAMake Mercury
NCSAModel Marquis/Monterey (car version; for van version 2004 on see code 444) /Grand Marquis
Note Body Code: FA
OtherEngineInfo EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
PlantCity Talbotville: St. Thomas
PlantCountry Canada
PlantState Ontario
SeatBeltsAll Manual
Series LS
Trim Limited Edition
ValveTrainDesign Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
VehicleType PASSENGER CAR

2000 FORD Explorer

1551IW license plate is registered to a 2000 FORD Explorer in Florida state. This FORD Explorer is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and is manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
BodyClass Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
DisplacementCC 4000.0
DisplacementCI 244.09497637892
DisplacementL 4.0
Doors 4
DriveType 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
EngineConfiguration V-Shaped
EngineCylinders 6
EngineHP 205
EngineKW 152.8685
EngineManufacturer Ford
ErrorCode 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Gasoline
Make FORD
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
ManufacturerId 976
Model Explorer
ModelYear 2000
NCSABodyType Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize")
NCSAMake Ford
NCSAModel Bronco (thru 1977)/Bronco II/Explorer/Explorer Sport
OtherEngineInfo EFI
PlantCity Louisville
PlantCountry United States (USA)
PlantState Kentucky
SeatBeltsAll Manual
Trim XLS
ValveTrainDesign Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
VehicleType MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
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BUICK Regal 2001
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report General Motors LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960904
End Date Of Manufacturing 20040601
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1003556
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20160219
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20151026
Record Creation Date 20151026
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence Summary Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine¿s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : MANIFOLD / HEADER / MUFFLER / TAIL PIPE
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report General Motors LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960904
End Date Of Manufacturing 20040601
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1003556
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20160219
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20151026
Record Creation Date 20151026
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence Summary Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine¿s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1497516
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20090409
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20090408
Record Creation Date 20090408
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence Summary IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE¿S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE¿S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Recall Notes GM RECALL NO. 09047.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
4. STEERING
Component Description STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 979
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20090223
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20090217
Record Creation Date 20090217
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Consequence Summary A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DORMAN STEERING KNUCKLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
5. STEERING
Component Description STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3855
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20081016
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20081017
Record Creation Date 20081020
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Consequence Summary IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO DORMAN'S OE SOLUTIONS BRAND NAME, BALKAMP'S NAPA BRAND, AND THE PLATINUM BRAND STEERING SHAFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000501
End Date Of Manufacturing 20010630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 207542
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080428
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20080312
Record Creation Date 20080312
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.
Consequence Summary CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE¿S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE¿S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. , FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. UNTIL THE REMEDY IS COMPLETED, GM STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (1) THAT OWNERS DO NOT PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, CAR PORT, OR OTHER STRUCTURE; (2) IF OWNERS NOTICE A BURNING ODOR, THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE; (3) USE PREMIUM FUEL (91 OCTANE OR HIGHER) IN THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Recall Notes GM RECALL NO. 07035. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
7. SEAT BELTS
Component Description SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000301
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 116007
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010504
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20010406
Record Creation Date 20010409
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence Summary THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Corrective Summary GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
Recall Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
8. AIR BAGS : SIDE / WINDOW
Component Description AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000201
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000731
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 12
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20001116
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20001113
Record Creation Date 20001116
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence Summary IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2000.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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
9. SEAT BELTS
Component Description SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000501
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000531
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 156305
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000824
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg General Motors LLC
Report Received Date 20000807
Record Creation Date 20000822
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 2000. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; GMC AT 1-800-462-8782; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537; PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737; OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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MERCURY Grand Marquis 1998
1. STEERING
Component Description STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Dorman Products, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1767
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20151028
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20151006
Record Creation Date 20151006
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
Consequence Summary If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CRUISE CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19920205
End Date Of Manufacturing 19971031
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 225000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080218
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20080204
Record Creation Date 20080204
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence Summary AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 08S01.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19920205
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3600000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20070813
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20070803
Record Creation Date 20070803
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
4. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report UFI FILTERS USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 58640
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060804
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060613
Record Creation Date 20060623
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence Summary FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
5. EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : JACKS
Component Description EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970618
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000615
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 875000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000803
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000718
Record Creation Date 20000720
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY.
Consequence Summary IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.
Corrective Summary OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABEL 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
6. SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
Component Description SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1167
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000928
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000612
Record Creation Date 20000616
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
7. SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
Component Description SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1129
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000928
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000612
Record Creation Date 20000616
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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FORD Explorer 2000
1. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940811
End Date Of Manufacturing 20020830
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 4500000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20091027
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20091013
Record Creation Date 20091013
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence Summary A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Corrective Summary FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Recall Notes FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 09S09.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DOPE, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 42540
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20090728
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20090511
Record Creation Date 20090511
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report SABERSPORT
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 16270
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20090511
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20090407
Record Creation Date 20090407
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19980616
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000927
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3600000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20070813
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20070803
Record Creation Date 20070803
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
5. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report UFI FILTERS USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 58640
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060804
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060613
Record Creation Date 20060623
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence Summary FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
6. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 61944
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060403
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060323
Record Creation Date 20060323
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
7. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19990305
End Date Of Manufacturing 20001224
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 448005
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20030829
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20030805
Record Creation Date 20030807
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Consequence Summary THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 03S03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
8. SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
Component Description SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19970513
End Date Of Manufacturing 20001224
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1552880
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20030829
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20030805
Record Creation Date 20030807
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
Consequence Summary THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 03S04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
9. STRUCTURE
Component Description STRUCTURE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000801
End Date Of Manufacturing 20030303
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3674
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20030307
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20030307
Record Creation Date 20030318
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence Summary THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Recall Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
10. TIRES : TREAD / BELT
Component Description TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 13000000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010604
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20010522
Record Creation Date 20010522
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
Consequence Summary SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
Recall Notes
11. POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Component Description POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19980626
End Date Of Manufacturing 19991123
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 100500
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010123
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20001128
Record Creation Date 20001129
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.27 OR 3.55 AXLE RATION. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE THAT COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE DESIGN INTENT TOP SPEED. AT THESE EXTREME SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE COULD BE CAPABLE OF EXCEEDING THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRE.
Consequence Summary OPERATING THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE MAXIMUM SPEED RATING COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE WHICH AT THESE SPEEDS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2001.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
12. SEAT BELTS
Component Description SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000412
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 144435
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20001026
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000818
Record Creation Date 20000822
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. 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.
Recall Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
13. TIRES : TREAD / BELT
Component Description TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 14400000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000826
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000821
Record Creation Date 20000810
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Consequence Summary IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
Recall Notes
14. AIR BAGS : SIDE / WINDOW
Component Description AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20000601
End Date Of Manufacturing 20000620
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 2300
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000710
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000705
Record Creation Date 20000711
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A REVISED LEVEL SIDE CRASH SENSOR THAT COULD DEPLOY THE SIDE AIR BAG IF THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "RUN" POSITION AND THE SEATBELT WEBBING IS FORCIBLY EXTRACTED FROM A LOCKED RETRACTOR WITH A JERKING MOTION.
Consequence Summary INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT WILL REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN UNEXPECTED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2000.OWNERS WHO 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
15. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19980914
End Date Of Manufacturing 19990912
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 208903
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000415
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000307
Record Creation Date 20000313
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF.
Consequence Summary AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2000. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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