NHTSA campaign 85V077000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V077000
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Reported 06/11/1985
Repair
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Components
- Structure: Frame and members: Underbody shields
Affected years and models
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