1983 FORD EXP Recall

Campaign:: 83V063000 on 07/07/1983
Component:: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:: 06/30/1980 - 02/28/1983
Affected:: 610,000
Defect:: Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
Correction:: Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door.system: structure; door lock pillars.consequences of defect: door may not latch properly. in driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured.

1983 FORD EXP TSBs (4)