Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V249000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 125,000 affected units, STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS/SUPPORT BARS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles were built with an aluminum rear bumper reinforcement attached to two steel mounting surfaces. In climates where large amounts of rock salt are used, the aluminum reinforcement could experience corrosion where it attaches to the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles for degree of corrosion. Where corrosion is severe, the aluminum reinforcement will be replaced with one made of steel. Where corrosion is not severe, dealer will install insulation materials between the aluminum and the steel components. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V249000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-11-16T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:bumper assembly:attachments/support bars

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 125,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles were built with an aluminum rear bumper reinforcement attached to two steel mounting surfaces. In climates where large amounts of rock salt are used, the aluminum reinforcement could experience corrosion where it attaches to the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles for degree of corrosion. Where corrosion is severe, the aluminum reinforcement will be replaced with one made of steel. Where corrosion is not severe, dealer will install insulation materials between the aluminum and the steel components. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-snm3~v3sq~rfim

NHTSA ID: 79V249000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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