StructureRecall 81V-061 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 81V-061 covers 130 Ford vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A CERTAIN PORTION OF SPECIFIED FLOOR PAN INSULATION MATERIAL (BENEATH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT) OMITTED. BECAUSE OF THIS OMISSION, A SECTION OF THE SHEET METAL FLOOR PAN WAS LEFT EXPOSED OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN AN AREA OF POSSIBLE PASSENGER CONTACT.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN FLOORPAN INSULATOR PAD AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FLOOR PAN INSULATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SHEET METAL COULDREACH ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID EXTENDED PERIODS OF IDLING BEFORE THEDEFECT IS CORRECTED. THE TEMPERATURES COULD ALSO BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO DAMAGEMATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1981 to January 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.