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Safety recall · 91V026000

Structure: bumpers Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 12, 1991. It covers about 220,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V026000
Reported
Feb 12, 1991
Vehicles
220,000
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Rear bumper reinforcement may be subject to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper-mounted trailer hitch ball.

The risk

Under extreme conditions, bumper could separate from thevehicle when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch ball.

The fix

INSTALL TWO BRACKETS TO REINFORCE THE BUMPER.

Contacts

System: rear bumper reinforcement.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.Note: bumper mounted trailer hitch ball assembly should not be used until repairprocedure is completed.

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 91V026000.
  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 91V026000 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 91V026000?

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 91V026000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 12, 1991. 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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