Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 10:54 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V161000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / F150     1997-1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 10, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V161000 RQ98022 NHTSA Action Number: RQ98022 Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 202000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE VEHICLE IS OVERLOADED, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE SPRING CAN OCCUR. THE CENTER LEAF OF THE SPRING CAN FRACTURE AT THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE SPRING SEAT AND, IN SOME CASES, CONTACT THE FUEL TANK. Consequence: FUEL TANK CONTACT CAN DAMAGE THE TANK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SPRINGS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLIP ON THE FORWARD END OF THE REAR SPRINGS TO PREVENT FUEL TANK CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAF FRACTURE. ANY FRACTURED SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 10, 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 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.