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NHTSA recall 91V026000

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Ford Explorer

Reported Feb 12, 1991220,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1990 – Jan 1, 1991

The defect

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 remedy

Install two brackets to reinforce the bumper.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

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.

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