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Ford F-350 Recall 86V048: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

NHTSA campaign 86V048, reported March 27, 1986, 630 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V048FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WITH UNIT MAGNIFICATION MIRRORS OF 9" X 6" REFLECTIVE SURFACE DIMENSIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS/FMVSS 111.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS 11,000 LBS. GVWR AND EQUIPPED WITH THE FLEETSPECIAL OPTION EQUIPMENT GROUP.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-3501986