NHTSA recall 98V-055 (98V055000)

equipment recall reported March 10, 1998 - about 720 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V055000
Also written as: 98V-055
Reported: March 10, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~720
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.

Why it is dangerous

THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-055 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-350 - 1999

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