NHTSA recall 98V257000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V257000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1998-10-14 |
| Owners notified | 1999-02-26 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 350 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 1999. 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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1999 FORD E-350 | Built 1998-08-13 to 1998-08-24. |
|---|---|
| 1999 FORD ECONOLINE | Built 1998-08-13 to 1998-08-24. |
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