Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V310001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V310001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 470,582 affected units, FORD/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V310001

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/hydraulic lift cylinders

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 470,582

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99S34

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Consequence Summary: With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jsyc-x7kw_dg6t

NHTSA ID: 99V310001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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