Ford Orion: Insecurity Of Front Towing Eye
Recall Summary Ford is recalling 173,168 Orion and Escort vehicles because the welds that attach the front towing eye to the vehicle may not meet specifications, potentially causing the towing eye to detach while the vehicle is being towed. Ford will inspect the welds on affected vehicles and rework any that don't meet standards. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD ORION, FORD ESCORT. Units affected: 173,168
- Reason
- The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1992-10-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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