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Safety recall · 72V161000

Structure: bumpers Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 29, 1972. It covers about 157,623 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V161000
Reported
Jun 29, 1972
Vehicles
157,623
Area
Body, doors & structure

Contacts

Ford campaign no h3c. Station wagon. Possibility thhat vehicles wer assembledwith upper portion of rear bumper jacking slot obstructed by rear bumperreinforcement. Condition could prevent engagement of jack hook or could permitpartial engagement causing vehicle to possibly disengage from jack while inraised position. (Correct by inspecting and removing obstruction materialwhere necessary. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V161000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1972 Ford Country Sedan03C
1972 Ford Country Squire02C
1972 Ford Custom Ranch01-

Questions

Is the 72V161000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V161000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 72V161000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 29, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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