AMERITRANS E350 1999: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| Make : AMERITRANS | Model : E350 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-01-29 - 1999-02-17 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V046000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-03-15 | Date Added to Database: 1999-03-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S04 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2893 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206 | |
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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'. |
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