Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00E013000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E013000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 6,750 affected units, FORD/AFTERMARKET TRAILER HITCH BOLTS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Aftermarket trailer hitch assemblies. the mounting bolts and nut plates may become loose and lose clamp load, resulting in a disengagement of the attaching bolts from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners of the trailer hitch assemblies to return their hitches to the dealers to replace the mounting bolts and nut plates with a higher strength mounting bolts and nut plates installed at a higher torque and including an adhesive patch.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 00E013000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2000-03-07T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/aftermarket trailer hitch bolts
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 6,750
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Aftermarket trailer hitch assemblies. the mounting bolts and nut plates may become loose and lose clamp load, resulting in a disengagement of the attaching bolts from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the operator does not notice the condition due to rattle or other looseness of the trailer hitch assembly, there is a potential for the trailer hitch to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners of the trailer hitch assemblies to return their hitches to the dealers to replace the mounting bolts and nut plates with a higher strength mounting bolts and nut plates installed at a higher torque and including an adhesive patch.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-7wyw~nbkn-pzcq
NHTSA ID: 00E013000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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