Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
07E066000CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS E (Equipment)17509/05/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/28/200708/29/2007
Defect SummaryCertain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
Consequence SummaryIf the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective SummaryAll of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
96V161000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/15/1995 to 03/11/1996V (Vehicle)13477012/11/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/29/199609/03/1996571120
Defect SummaryThe certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. this does not comply with fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 18, 1996. note:owners who do not receive the correct label within a reasonable time free of charge should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
973502/03/199751662Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd06/27/1997
9622610/21/199650945Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw06/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
981134202/01/1998607512Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles. *tt09/24/1999
BC10584970505/01/199752864Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch. *tw09/18/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
10/19/2002
 Consumer states cable that mounts spare tire under truck broke while driving, causing spare to fall off. ts
2
 Spare tire carrier failed causing the tire to fall off. yh
12/01/1999
 The cable that holds the spare tire broke, causing the spare tire to fall off, which almost caused a crash. please provide further information. *ak
10/07/1998110/01/1997
 While driving spare brace faled and tire bounced ten feet in the air.lucy for everyone no one was following or in the other lane.