THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT ATTACHING U-NUTS USED TO SECURE THE REAR BUMPER LEFT
— Recall Campaign #77V114000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT ATTACHING U-NUTS USED TO SECURE THE REAR BUMPER LEFT ISOLATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR-END COLLISION, THE U-NUTS COULD CONTACT AND CUT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 642 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V114000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 28, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V114000 |
| Units affected: | 642 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT ATTACHING U-NUTS USED TO SECURE THE REAR BUMPER LEFT ISOLATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR-END COLLISION, THE U-NUTS COULD CONTACT AND CUT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BUMPER ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FUEL LEAKAGE OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PASSENGER INJURIES COULD RESULT.