FORD F350 1999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1997-11-24 - 1998-02-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V055000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-02-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-03-10 | Date Added to Database: 1998-03-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 720 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB. |
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Consequence:
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER/DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT HAVE THE JACK REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE 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'. |
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