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NHTSA recall 91V-048 (91V048000)

power train recall reported March 18, 1991 - about 6,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
91V048000
Also written as
91V-048
Reported
March 18, 1991
Vehicles affected
~6,800
Component
power train

What is being recalled

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Why it is dangerous

IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-048 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Ford Crown Victoria - 1991
Ford Mustang - 1991
Ford Thunderbird - 1991
Mercury Cougar - 1991
Mercury Grand Marquis - 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.