Recall 83V063000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Defect in 1981-1983 FORD ESCORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 610,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V063000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 610,000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Remedy
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
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