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NHTSA Campaign 05V521000

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Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Nov 9, 2005 · 2,488 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS, THE CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USE.

Consequence

A PERSON STEPPING OR STANDING ON THE PLATFORM WHEN IT BREAKS COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD LCF 2006 2,488

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V521000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.