Via Reuters
Ford Motor Company recalled 661,000 Explorer SUVs in North America As requested by US regulators, because load-bearing rivets can loosen and allow roof bar caps to detach from the vehicle.
The repair covers car models from 2016 to 2019. Dealers will install push pins and replace damaged rail clips and roof bar caps.
The second largest automaker in America It reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration first asked about the problem in early 2020 after 11 reports of the roof rails breaking off. in April, I asked Ford to issue a recall, Which the automaker initially said was not necessary due to the low probability of separating the roof rail, its small weight, and the fact that drivers are likely to discover a loose roof rail cover.
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The company said in November it would extend its warranty to cover the problem for 10 years, or 150,000 miles, before accepting the refund on April 30. On the other hand, a spokeswoman for Ford said that the company is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue. Cars covered in recall have roof bar covers painted in silver, black, or absolute black. Customer notifications will start in the week of June 28. The topic includes 620,483 vehicles in the United States, 36,419 in Canada, and 4,260 in Mexico.
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