MERCURY VILLAGER 1999: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V292001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | VILLAGER | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-28 | 2000-10-10 | 2000-10-19 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-18 - 2000-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S33
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 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'.
