Make : FORD | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19890201 - 19900501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V098000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900509 | Date Received by ODI: 19900521 | Date Added to Database: 19900531 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED. |
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Consequence:
SUNROOF COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN,CREATING A RISK TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, OR TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS IF THE GLASS SHOULD FALL INTO THE CABIN. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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