Transport CanadaHigh Risk

May 9, 1996

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRDTransport Canada Recall #1996071

STRUCTURE

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

DRIVER DOOR LATCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED.

3,296 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96S38