NHTSA Recall 99V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V147000; Date: Jun. 14, 1999
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Windstar; 1997 Ford Windstar; 1998 Ford Windstar; 1999 Ford Windstar
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 789,723
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: minivans. The brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. These vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 16, 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: Jun 16, 1999
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