Recall
Ford F350 — 82V024000
NHTSA ID
82V024000
Make
Ford
Model
F350
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1982-03-15
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Units Affected
12,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REINFORCEMENT FOR THE IN-BOX SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING INCORRECT HEX HEAD BOLTS. IF THE CARRIER AND REINFORCEMENT ATTACHING BOLTS ARE INCORRECT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BE DAMAGED OR WEAKENED BY EXTENDED CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BOLT HEADS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.