Recall 98V-055
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford F-350 and 1 other model: Equipment (mechanical, integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer); Equipment (mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-055
- Reported
- March 10, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 720 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks with dual rear wheel, and wide frame. The jacks provided with these vehicles are too large to be stowed securely under the seat as intended and were placed loose on the floor in the rear of the cab.
The risk
The jacks can move about the passenger compartment creating the potential for personal injury during a crash or sudden stop.
The fix
Dealers will replace these jacks.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner/dealer notification began february 27, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not have the jack replaced within a reasonable time free of charge should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-350 1999
- Ford Supercab 1999