FORD WINDSTAR 2001: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V459000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | WINDSTAR | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-21 | 2003-11-06 | 2003-11-06 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-07 - 2002-11-05
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03C05
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 257119
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." DURING TESTING, A THIRD ROW BENCH FLOOR-TO-SEAT LATCH RELEASED BEFORE THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENT WAS MET. IDENTICAL LATCHES ARE USED IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS.
IF THE LATCHES ON TH4E SECOND OR THIRD ROW SEATS OF THE VEHICLE RELEASE IN A CRASH, THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY IS INCREASED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW OF SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 03C05.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
