Vehicle recall 90V098000 · May 21, 1990
1991 Ford Explorer
If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated.
- Consequence
- Sunroof could detach from the vehicle while being driven,creating a risk to following vehicles or people in the vicinity, or to vehicleoccupants if the glass should fall into the cabin.
- Remedy
- Install revised sunroof hinges that will adequately retain sunroof assembly.
- Notes
- System: sunroof hinges.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger 4-door vehicles with sunroofs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 9, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (1991): 1991
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