The improperly welded areas could cause body panelflexing and sheet metal cracking, possibly resulting in structural damage, compromising the vehicle impact protection capability. This could increase thelikelihood of injury to occupants if the vehicle is involved in a collisionaccident.

Structure — Frame And Members

Date Announced
JUL 12, 1993
Vehicles Affected
17,000
NHTSA Campaign #
93V114000
Summary
The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.
Actions
Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan.
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