Recalls › 82V024000

NHTSA recall 82V024000

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Ford F100 and 3 more

Reported Mar 15, 198212,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1980 – May 1, 1981

The defect

The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.

The remedy

Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F100
19801981
Ford F150
19801981
Ford F250
19801981
Ford F350
19801981

Notes

Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle IS in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident.