NHTSA recall 90V-098 (90V098000)

visibility recall reported May 21, 1990 - about 2,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V098000
Also written as: 90V-098
Reported: May 21, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~2,500
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-098 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Explorer - 1991

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