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Safety recall · 73V048000

Power train: driveshaft Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 27, 1973. It covers about 30 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V048000
Reported
Feb 27, 1973
Vehicles
30
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

Ford campaign no h7h. 4X4 trucks equipped w/6 cylinder engines. Possibilitythat an incorrect rear driveshaft was installed in production. Ifthiscondition exists the driveshaft will vibrate and deflect at high speeds.This vibration and deflection could cause shaft tobreak. A broken driveshaftmight adversely affect control of vehicle. (Correct by inspecting and replacewith correct driveshaft where 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 73V048000.
  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
1973 Ford F25005D

Questions

Is the 73V048000 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 73V048000?

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 73V048000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 27, 1973. 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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