Recall 81V-061: 1981 Ford F100, 1981 Ford F150 and 1 more

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1981, covering about 130 vehicles.

NHTSA number
81V-061
Report date
May 21, 1981
Vehicles affected
130
Owners notified
Jun 18, 1981

The problem

The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (Beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact.

The fix

The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rubber floor mat assemblies.system: structure; floor pan insulation.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, the sheet metal couldreach abnormal temperatures which could potentially cause personal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid extended periods of idling before thedefect is corrected. The temperatures could also become hot enough to damagematerials placed under the seat.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentStructure
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number81V061000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford F1001981All years
Ford F1501981All years
Ford F2501981All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 81V-061?

The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (Beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact.

How is recall 81V-061 fixed?

The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.