NHTSA safety recalls
2008 Ford Explorer Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford Explorer. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2008 Ford Explorer as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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10E043000Equipment
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The riskAn improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The fix — freeMarathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on september 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
What was foundMarathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
10E043000 at NHTSA07E104000Visibility · Glass, Side/rear
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
The riskIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
The fix — freeSafelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
What was foundCertain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
07E104000 at NHTSA07V453000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Cooling Unit And Lines
If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
The riskIf leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What was foundOn certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6R transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
07V453000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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