Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V442000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V442000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 955,732 affected units, FORD/REAR LIFTGATE GLASS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. for the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. on vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. the recall began on september 30, 2004. a postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V442000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/rear liftgate glass
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 955,732

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S20
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.
Consequence Summary: If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. for the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. on vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. the recall began on september 30, 2004. a postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. owners 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-d78y.jvm3~vcic
NHTSA ID: 04V442000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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