FORD AEROSTAR 1995: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V239000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-02-10 | 1994-12-01 | 1995-01-03 |
Production Dates: 1994-10-01 - 1994-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
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.
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.
