Recalls for F150 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, STRUCTURE, May 21, 1981

A recall was issued on May 21, 1981 for F150 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to STRUCTURE problems. THE INVOLVED TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A CERTAIN PORTION OF SPECIFIED FLOOR PAN INSULATION MATERIAL (BENEATH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT) OMITTED. BECAUSE OF THIS OMISSION, A SECTION OF THE SHEET METAL FLOOR PAN WAS LEFT EXPOSED OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN AN AREA OF POSSIBLE PASSENGER CONTACT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN FLOORPAN INSULATOR PAD AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FLOOR PAN INSULATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SHEET METAL COULDREACH ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID EXTENDED PERIODS OF IDLING BEFORE THEDEFECT IS CORRECTED. THE TEMPERATURES COULD ALSO BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO DAMAGEMATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT.