BISON RANGER 2000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| Make : BISON | Model : RANGER | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 2000-03-07 - 2000-03-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V094000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-03-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-03-28 | Date Added to Database: 2000-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S07 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES. ENGINE COOLANT CIRCULATION THROUGH THE HEATER CIRCUIT IS PREVENTED BECAUSE OF A PLUGGED HEATER RETURN TUBE "WATER PUMP INLET TUBE" AT THE WATER PUMP. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103 | |
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Notes:
ALL VEHICLES ARE AT TRANSPORTATION YARDS OR DEALERSHIPS.NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED. |
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