Recall
Ford Explorer — 90V098000
NHTSA ID
90V098000
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1990-05-21
Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.
Consequence
SUNROOF COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN,CREATING A RISK TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, OR TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS IF THE GLASS SHOULD FALL INTO THE CABIN.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY.