FORD NAVIGATOR 1997: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : FORD | Model : NAVIGATOR | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-07-22 - 1999-12-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V073000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-05-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-03-07 | Date Added to Database: 2000-03-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S05 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 565800 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD. |
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Consequence:
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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