Recall - Thermactor Component Replacement: Overview

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Date Owner Letter: December, 1989

RECALL Number 89E82

Date: December, 1989

TO: All Ford Dealers

SUBJECT: Emissions Recall 89E82 - Recall of Certain 1989-Model F-Series Trucks For Replacement of Thermactor System Components.

IN CARES/OASIS - YES LISTINGS - YES RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP REMOVED PARTS

VEHICLES Certain 1989-Model F-250/350 trucks are affected by this
INVOLVED field action. These trucks were manufactured at the Norfolk
Assembly Plant from January 23 through 26, 1989. All trucks
are equipped with 5.8L engines having calibration code
9-75A-R11, and manual transmissions.

REASON Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help
FOR RECALL assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will
be achieved by replacing certain thermactor system components.

VEHICLE The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported
ELIGIBILITY registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other
eligible vehicles that may be brought to your dealership
for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as
possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not
have a Customer Notification and Dealer Claim Form
(FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit
it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for
reimbursement.

CARES/OASIS To determine if a vehicle is eligible, you must utilize
"CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS"
(On-Line Automotive Service Information System).

DEALER Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service
OBLIGATION
promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners.
It is important that you report, to your FPSD District
Office, any instance in which an owner will not allow you
to complete this recall service because of objections to
scheduling or for any other reason.