Body: bumpersRecall 80V-141 · 1981 Ford LTD
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 80V-141 covers 600 1981 Ford LTD for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT SURLYN-COATED FOIL INSULATORS BETWEEN THE ISOLATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLIES AND THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENTS. AN EPOXY COATING WAS ALSO OMITTED FROM THE BRACKET ASSEMBLIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO THE CORROSIVE ACTION OF ROAD SALT, THE ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT COULD EXPERIENCE GALVONIC CORROSION AT THE ATTACHMENT SURFACES. THIS WOULD REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE REINFORCEMENTS AND COULD RESULT IN BUMPER SEPARATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR BUMPER ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS AND REPLACE THEM WITHOUT CHARGE, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BUMPER ASSEMBLY, ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BUMPER SEPARATION COULD PRESENT AN OBSTACLE TO TRAFFIC,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.