Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #77V036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V036000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 2,404 affected units, SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT U-BOLT:SPRING TO I-B, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured front spring u-bolts used to secure the front axle assembly to the spring. The four u-bolts may experience cracks and could ultimately break. Should two u-bolts on the same side of the vehicle break, the front axle would not be retained securely.

Corrective Action

All suspect u-bolts will be replaced by the dealer, free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V036000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1977-03-14T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:i-beam:solid:front u-bolt:spring to i-b

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,404

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured front spring u-bolts used to secure the front axle assembly to the spring. The four u-bolts may experience cracks and could ultimately break. Should two u-bolts on the same side of the vehicle break, the front axle would not be retained securely.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All suspect u-bolts will be replaced by the dealer, free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fw8t~8vwk.r7dm

NHTSA ID: 77V036000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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