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driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. this can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. all of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

1990 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.

Corrective Action

loss of braking can result.

Recall Notes

aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

1989 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.

Corrective Action

this could result in detachment of the wheel and hubassembly from the axle, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

Recall Notes

install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing.

1987 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts.

Corrective Action

wheel could become loose or even separate from the huband axle assembly while the vehice is in motion.

Recall Notes

change tapered style lug nuts to short shank style lug nuts.

1987 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1987 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr.

Recall Notes

owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.

1986 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.

Corrective Action

this could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.

Recall Notes

install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.

1986 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses.

1986 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

the electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. this creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. consequence of defect: fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. this could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage.

1985 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1984 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1984 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1984 Ford Bronco Ii

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. the broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.