Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #07V453000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V453000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,497 affected units, TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V453000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2007-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission cooler line attachment bolt torque
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1,497

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07S56
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
Consequence Summary: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may 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-2yyc_rg9a_gshb
NHTSA ID: 07V453000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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