Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V331000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V331000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,395 affected units, FORD/FRAME, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. if there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. the recall began on july 19, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V331000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2004-07-14T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/frame

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,395

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S19

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. if there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. the recall began on july 19, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V331000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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