Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #92V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V006000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 190,000 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.

Corrective Action

Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V006000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1992-01-14T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 190,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.

Consequence Summary: The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-et8d.vdgc~x5k7

NHTSA ID: 92V006000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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