Recalls › 84V111000

NHTSA recall 84V111000

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Ford Ranger

Reported Sep 25, 1984460,918 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1982 – Jul 1, 1984

The defect

Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood IS not closed tightly, or IS inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.

The remedy

The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Ranger
19831984

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; hood assembly latch systems.consequences of defect: the driver"s view will be obstructed and an accidentmay result.note: make certain the primary hood latch IS engaged properly before driving.