NATIONAL RV MYSTIQUE 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : MYSTIQUE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1996-09-09 - 1998-04-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01I013000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-09-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-08-08 | Date Added to Database: 2001-08-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 203426 | ||
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Summary:
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: 1998 FORD CONTOUR/MERCURY MYSTIQUE PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION. |
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Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING. |
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Remedy:
FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF A VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | I Report | |
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Notes:
FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM. |
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