NHTSA recall 07V-453 (07V453000)
power train recall reported September 26, 2007 - about 1,497 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 07V453000
- Also written as
- 07V-453
- Manufacturer number
- 07S56
- Reported
- September 26, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,497
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.
Why it is dangerous
IF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-453 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.