Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Were Produced With Frames That May Have Inadequately Welded #2 Crossmember Assemblies. This Could Occur If Certain Manual Weld Operations Were Not Performed During Frame Fabrication. Severe Operating Conditions Which May Occur In Police Duty, May Cause Cracking Around The Gusset, Allowing It To Separate From The Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
POLICE VEHICLE
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V116000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Reweld The Manual Weld Areas On The #2 Crossmember Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19790201
End Of Manufacture
19790301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
19790618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19790515