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Ford F-250 Recall 82V105: Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments

NHTSA campaign 82V105, reported October 26, 1982, 600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V105FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Problem
THE SPRINGS THAT ASSIST IN RAISING THE HOOD MAY DETACH FROM THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOOD CAN BE IN ANY POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS OVER 8,500 GVWR EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITERDIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: HOOD ASSEMBLY; HINGE ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPRING DETACHMENT MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO STRIKEPERSONS NEARBY. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE HOOD TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSINGPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD UNTIL THEVEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-2501983
Ford F-3501983