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Safety recall · 86V048000

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 27, 1986. It covers about 630 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
86V048000
Reported
Mar 27, 1986
Vehicles
630
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

The outside rear view mirrors do not meet the 50 square inch minimum requirement of fmvss 111-rearview mirrors. Consequence of defect: the standard requires a minimum dimension for rearview mirrors to provide adequate field of vision which aids in preventing accidents.

The fix

Replace outside rear view mirrors with unit magnification mirrors of 9" x 6" reflective surface dimensions.

Contacts

System: outside rear view mirrors/fmvss 111. Vehicle description: chassis cabs 11,000 lbs. Gvwr and equipped with the fleet special option equipment group.

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 86V048000.
  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
1986 Ford F35002B

Questions

Is the 86V048000 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 86V048000?

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 86V048000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 27, 1986. 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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