2001 Ford Usps Stripped Chassis Recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 2001 Ford Usps Stripped Chassis.

NHTSA Recall 01V332000

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Recall date: 2001-10-17

Defect Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: US POSTAL SERVICE STRIPPED CHASSIS. FASTENERS FOR THE SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKETS LOCATED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAIL MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RESULTING IN EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENERS.

Safety Risk

LOOSE OR MISSING MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN HIGH-SPEED VEHICLE HANDLING CAPABILITIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS. DAMAGED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FASTENERS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.