Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V602000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V602000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 262,113 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 206/REAR LIFTGATE DOOR, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V602000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2004-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fmvss 206/rear liftgate door

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 262,113

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04C09

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Consequence Summary: If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. 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: 04V602000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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