What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999133
- Recall date
- 30 June 1999
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Explorer
- Model years
- 1998 to 1999
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 40,771
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position. If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up may occur. If this occurs, the driver's forward vision could be obstructed, which could result in a collision. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999133.