FORD EXPEDITION 1998: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V073000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-05-15 | 2000-03-07 | 2000-03-13 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-22 - 1999-12-09
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S05
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 565800
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME 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'.
