Recall 00V073000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1997-2000 FORD EXPEDITION
RECALL This recall affects up to 565,800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V073000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 565,800 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Safety Consequence
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
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