Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V062000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,260 affected units, FORD/TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. if the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. if not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. if the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. when installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. owner notification began may 8, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V062000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-02-26T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/transaxle attaching bolts
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1,260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. if the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. if not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. if the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the shift lever could be put into "park" and the vehicle would still be free to roll as if in "neutral," increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. when installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. owner notification began may 8, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-is7x.injb_c7fp
NHTSA ID: 01V062000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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