1999 FORD SUPERCAB RECALL - #98V055000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD SUPERCAB |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/24/1997 - 2/16/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/27/1998 |
| # Affected |
720 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB. |
| Consequences |
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS. |
| Notes |
OWNER/DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT HAVE THE JACK REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD SUPERCAB Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1999 FORD SUPERCAB Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 23, 2001 - 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVESHAFT THUMP / CLUNK NOISE HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP AS WELL AS SLIP / STICK SENSATION AT REAR DRIVESHAFT SLIP SPLINES. *TT
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