Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 86V-048 · 1986 Ford F-350
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-048 covers 630 1986 Ford F-350 for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT MEET THE 50 SQUARE INCH MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 111-REARVIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STANDARD REQUIRES A MINIMUM DIMENSION FOR REARVIEW MIRRORS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FIELD OF VISION WHICH AIDS IN PREVENTING ACCIDENTS.
The fix
REPLACE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH UNIT MAGNIFICATION MIRRORS OF 9" X 6" REFLECTIVE SURFACE DIMENSIONS.
SYSTEM: OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS/FMVSS 111.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS 11,000 LBS. GVWR AND EQUIPPED WITH THE FLEETSPECIAL OPTION EQUIPMENT GROUP.
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 July 1, 1985 to November 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.