Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V252000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 25,000 affected units, FORD/REAR AXLE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. the suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V252000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/rear axle

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 25,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.

Consequence Summary: If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. the suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fczq-en8m.attf

NHTSA ID: 96V252000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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