NHTSA Recall #00V073000 — LINCOLN Navigator TRAILER HITCHES
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What happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Risk if unfixed
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
Original NHTSA model designations: LINCOLN Navigator, FORD Expedition
Affected Vehicles
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This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V073000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2000 LINCOLN Navigator safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the TRAILER HITCHES recall for the 2000 LINCOLN Navigator? (Campaign #00V073000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD. THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.