NHTSA Recall 02V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V072000; Date: Mar. 11, 2002
This could cause a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness. A short circuit can lead to malfunctions of the rear lighting system, reverse park-aid system, or trailer tow electrical system. A sustained short circuit can result in melted connectors and potentially lead to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Windstar; 2001 Ford Windstar
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 417,037
Recall Summary:
In some minivans, water and other contaminants (dirt, salt, etc. ) can enter into the right rear passenger compartment due to a missing body sealer.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the electrical connector and surrounding area for absence of body sealing and corrosion. If corrosion is present, dealers will service the body gaps, repair corroded connectors, and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. If corrosion is not present but the body sealer is missing, dealers will service the body gaps and apply a protective patch to the connector assembly and body hole. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 5, 2002
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