NHTSA Recall # | 41547 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V331000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04S19 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
Date of notification | 19/07/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/06/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/07/04 |
Report created | 15/07/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1395 |
Defect summary | On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. If there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. Ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. The recall began on july 19, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 04s19. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |