Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V235001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V235001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 185,000 affected units, FORD/SUNROOF LABEL, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V235001
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1997-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/sunroof label
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 185,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
Consequence Summary: Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-8nnr_7e2s.qca6
NHTSA ID: 97V235001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: