NHTSA Recall 12V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V195000; Date: May. 3, 2012
A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Windstar; 1999 Ford Windstar; 2000 Ford Windstar; 2001 Ford Windstar; 2002 Ford Windstar; 2003 Ford Windstar
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 9,192
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997, through July 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s30. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 2012
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