Make : FORD | Model : SUPERCAB | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19971124 - 19980216 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V055000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980227 | Date Received by ODI: 19980310 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 720 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB. |
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Consequence:
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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