FORD WINDSTAR 2000: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | WINDSTAR | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-24 | 2000-01-31 | 2000-02-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-08-11 - 1999-09-19
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S01
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1475
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.
IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.
FORD RECALL NO. 00S01.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 24, 2000. 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'.
