Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 90V-098 · 1991 Ford Explorer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-098 covers 2,500 1991 Ford Explorer for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED.
The risk
SUNROOF COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN,CREATING A RISK TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, OR TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS IF THE GLASS SHOULD FALL INTO THE CABIN.
The fix
INSTALL REVISED SUNROOF HINGES THAT WILL ADEQUATELY RETAIN SUNROOF ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER 4-DOOR VEHICLES WITH SUNROOFS.
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 February 1, 1989 to May 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.