Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #82V033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V033000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 24 affected units, EXHAUST SYSTEM:MUFFLER:RESONATOR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, the muffler grass shields were inadvertently omitted during manufacture. Without the grass shield, and during certain operating conditions, the muffler surface temperatures could become hot enough to exceed specified standards and create the potential for igniting tall grasses if they were present beneath a standing vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install grass shields on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82V033000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1982-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust system:muffler:resonator

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 24

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles, the muffler grass shields were inadvertently omitted during manufacture. Without the grass shield, and during certain operating conditions, the muffler surface temperatures could become hot enough to exceed specified standards and create the potential for igniting tall grasses if they were present beneath a standing vehicle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install grass shields on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wuf6~vsjy_hf2h

NHTSA ID: 82V033000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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