NHTSA Recall 80V141000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V141000; Date: Oct. 24, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford LTD
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 600
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements. An epoxy coating was also omitted from the bracket assemblies. When exposed to the corrosive action of road salt, the aluminum rear bumper reinforcement could experience galvonic corrosion at the attachment surfaces. This would reduce the strength of the reinforcements and could result in bumper separation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect rear bumper attachment components and replace them without charge, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; bumper assembly, attachments. Consequences of defect: bumper separation could present an obstacle to traffic,possibly resulting in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 1980
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