Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V072000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V072000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 417,037 affected units, FORD/TRAILER-TOW CONNECTOR, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

In some minivans, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. if corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded connectors, and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. if corrosion is not present but the body sealer is missing, dealers will service the body gaps and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V072000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/trailer-tow connector
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 417,037

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S33
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: In some minivans, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc.) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer.
Consequence Summary: This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. a short circuit can lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system. a sustained short circuit can result in melted connectors and potentially lead to a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. if corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded connectors, and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. if corrosion is not present but the body sealer is missing, dealers will service the body gaps and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-f68t~hfz2~tm3y
NHTSA ID: 02V072000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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