NHTSA Recall 94V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V018000; Date: Jan. 2, 1994
If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Ford Bronco; 1994 Ford Bronco; 1994 Ford F Super Duty; 1993 Ford F-150; 1994 Ford F-150; 1993 Ford F-250; 1994 Ford F-250; 1993 Ford F-350; 1994 Ford F-350
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 370,000
Recall Summary:
The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
How to Fix:
Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; bumper assembly. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 18, 1994
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