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Safety recall · 90V098000

Visibility: sun / moon roof assembly Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on May 21, 1990. It covers about 2,500 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
90V098000
Reported
May 21, 1990
Vehicles
2,500
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated.

The risk

Sunroof could detach from the vehicle while being driven,creating a risk to following vehicles or people in the vicinity, or to vehicleoccupants if the glass should fall into the cabin.

The fix

Install revised sunroof hinges that will adequately retain sunroof assembly.

Contacts

System: sunroof hinges.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger 4-door vehicles with sunroofs.

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 90V098000.
  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
1991 Ford Explorer011B

Questions

Is the 90V098000 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 90V098000?

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 90V098000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 21, 1990. 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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