Defect Description For Recall
Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Assemblies. The Mounting Bolts And Nut Plates May Become Loose And Lose Clamp Load, Resulting In A Disengagement Of The Attaching Bolts From The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Of Vehicle
AFTERMARKET TRAILER HITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E013000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The Operator Does Not Notice The Condition Due To Rattle Or Other Looseness Of The Trailer Hitch Assembly, There Is A Potential For The Trailer Hitch To Separate From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners Of The Trailer Hitch Assemblies To Return Their Hitches To The Dealers To Replace The Mounting Bolts And Nut Plates With A Higher Strength Mounting Bolts And Nut Plates Installed At A Higher Torque And Including An Adhesive Patch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960722
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
6750
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20000307