Vehicle recall 01V332000 · October 17, 2001

2001 Ford Usps Stripped Chassis

Vehicle description: us postal service stripped chassis.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: us postal service stripped chassis. Fasteners for the suspension mounting brackets located on the left and right frame rail may have been improperly installed resulting in either loose or missing fasteners.
Consequence: Loose or missing mounting bracket bolts could result in a reduction in high-speed vehicle handling capabilities.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for any missing or damaged mounting bracket bolts and tighten to specifications. Damaged components will be replaced and the fasteners will be properly tightened. Owner notification began November 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V332000
Reported to NHTSA: October 17, 2001
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 01S29
Owner notification: November 20, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,306
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

Recall 01V332000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Usps Stripped Chassis (2001): 2001

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