Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V098000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-05-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V098000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1990-05-21
Owners notified
1990-05-09

Defect description

IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.

Safety risk

SUNROOF COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN,CREATING A RISK TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, OR TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS IF THE GLASS SHOULD FALL INTO THE CABIN.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER 4-DOOR VEHICLES WITH SUNROOFS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.