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Safety recall · 87V070000

Equipment: labels Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on May 18, 1987. It covers about 17,420 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V070000
Reported
May 18, 1987
Vehicles
17,420
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.

The risk

Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr.

The fix

Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.

Contacts

System: utility vehicle stickers/parts 573 and 579.Vehicle description: multi purpose 4 x 4 passenger.

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 87V070000.
  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
1987 Ford Bronco II363F
1987 Ford Ranger05B

Questions

Is the 87V070000 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 87V070000?

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 87V070000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 18, 1987. 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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