NHTSA recall 05V-521 (05V521000)
structure recall reported November 9, 2005 - about 2,488 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 05V521000
- Also written as
- 05V-521
- Manufacturer number
- 05S41
- Reported
- November 9, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,488
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS, THE CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USE.
Why it is dangerous
A PERSON STEPPING OR STANDING ON THE PLATFORM WHEN IT BREAKS COULD BE INJURED.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-521 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.