FORD F-350 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V105000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-350 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-12 | 1982-10-26 | 1982-10-28 |
Production Dates: 1982-08-01 - 1982-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SPRINGS THAT ASSIST IN RAISING THE HOOD MAY DETACH FROM THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOOD CAN BE IN ANY POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURS.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS OVER 8,500 GVWR EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITERDIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: HOOD ASSEMBLY; HINGE ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPRING DETACHMENT MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO STRIKEPERSONS NEARBY. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE HOOD TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSINGPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD UNTIL THEVEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED.
