NHTSA Recall 99V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V046000; Date: Mar. 15, 1999
In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford E-150; 1999 Ford E-250; 1999 Ford E-350; 1999 Ford Econoline
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,893
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the door striker.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 7, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1999
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