GULF STREAM EXPLORER 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-01-17 - 2014-05-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V245000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 2016-04-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S18 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75364 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture. |
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Consequence:
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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