IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR
— Recall Campaign #90V098000
IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V098000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 21, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V098000 |
| Units affected: | 2,500 |
- Description:
- IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.
- Consequeces:
- SUNROOF COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN,CREATING A RISK TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, OR TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS IF THE GLASS SHOULD FALL INTO THE CABIN.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER 4-DOOR VEHICLES WITH SUNROOFS.