FORD WINDSTAR 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99I001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | WINDSTAR | 1998 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1999-06-02 | 1999-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-28 - 1998-07-03
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99B10
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15900
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE REAR RETAINING BRACKET CAN DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL DOWN.
IF THE CONSOLE DOES FALL DOWN, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR POSSIBLY STRIKE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED RETAINING BRACKET IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL RETAINING BRACKET.
FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE RETAINING BRACKET.OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
