NHTSA Recall 84V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V111000; Date: Sep. 25, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Ranger; 1984 Ford Ranger
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 460,918
Recall Summary:
Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.
How to Fix:
The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: structure; hood assembly latch systems. Consequences of defect: the driver"s view will be obstructed and an accidentmay result. Note: make certain the primary hood latch is engaged properly before driving.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 1984
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