OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
82V105000
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
Reported Oct 26, 1982 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
THE SPRINGS THAT ASSIST IN RAISING THE HOOD MAY DETACH FROM THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOOD CAN BE IN ANY POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS OVER 8,500 GVWR EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITERDIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: HOOD ASSEMBLY; HINGE ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPRING DETACHMENT MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO STRIKEPERSONS NEARBY. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE HOOD TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSINGPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD UNTIL THEVEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED.
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