Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Supercab Pickup Trucks With Dual Rear Wheel, And Wide Frame. The Jacks Provided With These Vehicles Are Too Large To Be Stowed Securely Under The Seat As Intended And Were Placed Loose On The Floor In The Rear Of The Cab.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
SUPERCAB
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V055000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
Effect Of Defect
The Jacks Can Move About The Passenger Compartment Creating The Potential For Personal Injury During A Crash Or Sudden Stop.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Jacks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19971124
End Of Manufacture
19980216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
720
Date Owners Notified
19980227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19980310