NHTSA Recall 03V459000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V459000; Date: Nov. 6, 2003
If the latches on th4e second or third row seats of the vehicle release in a crash, the potential for occupant injury is increased.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Windstar; 2002 Ford Windstar; 2003 Ford Windstar
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 257,119
Recall Summary:
Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system. " during testing, a third row bench floor-to-seat latch released before the strength requirement was met. Identical latches are used in the second row of seats.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the seat-to-floor latches on the second and third row of seats. Owner notification began on November 21, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03c05. Also, customers can 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: Nov 21, 2003
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