NHTSA recall 85V077000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V077000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-06-11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Units potentially affected | 8671 |
What is wrong
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL POLICE PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES.SYSTEM: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS.
| 1984 FORD LTD | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 FORD LTD | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-05-01. |
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