NHTSA Recall 96V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V070000; Date: Apr. 22, 1996
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Aerostar; 1996 Ford Crown Victoria; 1996 Ford Explorer; 1996 Ford Thunderbird; 1996 Lincoln Town Car; 1996 Mercury Cougar; 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 73,500
Recall Summary:
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and Mini-vans. Note: 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 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1996
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