NHTSA Recall 82V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V024000; Date: Mar. 15, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F100; 1981 Ford F100; 1980 Ford F150; 1981 Ford F150; 1980 Ford F250; 1981 Ford F250; 1980 Ford F350; 1981 Ford F350
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 12,500
Recall Summary:
The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers. System: equipment; spare tire carriers. Consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1982
Also see: