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NHTSA recall 97V235001

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Ford Explorer

Reported Dec 18, 1997185,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jan 5, 1990 – Jan 15, 1993

The defect

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. the sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle IS moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. this was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.

The risk

Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. a warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Explorer
199119921993

Notes

Owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who do not receive the instruction booklet and warning label within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.