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1996 Ford Thunderbird Recall

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Active Safety 1996 Ford Thunderbird Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird in Canada.

Ref #1996-071 Campaign : 96S38
1996-05-09 3 296 units

Structure

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 206 - DOOR LATCHES, HINGES AND LOCKS. THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: DRIVER DOOR LATCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1996-017 Campaign : 95S32
1996-01-25 245 units

Heater And Defroster

Issue Description

THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE ERRATIC BLOWER OPERATION, HIGH BLOWER OR NO BLOWER REGARDLESS OF CONTROL POSITION. SHOULD THE NO BLOWER CONDITION OCCUR, THE VEHICLE'S DEFROSTER MAY NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF FROST/FOG. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE WITH A REVISED DESIGN MODULE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (heater and defroster) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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