Make : FORD | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900201 - 19910101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V026000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910326 | Date Received by ODI: 19910212 | Date Added to Database: 19910221 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 220000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL. |
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Consequence:
UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM THEVEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL TWO BRACKETS TO REINFORCE THE BUMPER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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