StructureRecall 05V-521 · 2006 Ford LCF

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 05V-521 covers 2,488 2006 Ford LCF for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,4881 model

ReportedNov 9, 2005Owners notified Dec 1, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V521000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS, THE CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USE.

The risk

A PERSON STEPPING OR STANDING ON THE PLATFORM WHEN IT BREAKS COULD BE INJURED.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.

FORD RECALL NO. 05S41. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford LCF2006

Built from August 2, 2005 to September 28, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.