Recall
Ford Maverick — 77V045000
NHTSA ID
77V045000
Make
Ford
Model
Maverick
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1977-04-05
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
2,751
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN PAWL SPRING RETAINERS THAT WERE NOT PRODUCED TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SPRING COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE LATCH PAWL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE LATCH CAM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW PAWL SPRING AND CORRECT THE FLANGE ALIGNMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE.