Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V180000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V180000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 769,000 affected units, FORD/HOODS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V180000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1997-10-20T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/hoods
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 769,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4uiu_i57u.ug75
NHTSA ID: 97V180000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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