FORD AEROSTAR 1995: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-10-01 - 1994-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V239000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-02-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-12-01 | Date Added to Database: 1995-01-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9400 | ||
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Summary:
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VAN.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393. |
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