SE Standard 4dr Wagon
2003 Ford Windstar Recuerda
NHTSA ID DE CAMPAÑA: 15V608000
RECUERDA LA FECHA: 2015-09-29
RESUMEN
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.
CONSECUENCIAS
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDIO
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.
COMPONENTE AFECTADO
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTAS
Ford Motor Company