NHTSA Recall 82V105000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Structure. Reported 1982-10-26. An estimated 600 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.