FORD F250 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| Make : FORD | Model : F250 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-08-01 - 1982-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V105000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-11-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1982-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1982-10-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 600 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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