Vehicle recall 80V141000 · October 24, 1980
1981 Ford LTD
The involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements. An epoxy coating was also omitted from the bracket assemblies. When exposed to the corrosive action of road salt, the aluminum rear bumper reinforcement could experience galvonic corrosion at the attachment surfaces. This would reduce the strength of the reinforcements and could result in bumper separation.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect rear bumper attachment components and replace them without charge, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; bumper assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: bumper separation could present an obstacle to traffic,possibly resulting in a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 25, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
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