Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #11V445000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V445000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2011 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, and e-450 vehicles built from may 12, 2011, through may 26, 2011 Includes 4,532 affected units, Bubbles in the Windshield/Decreased Visibility, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, and e-450 vehicles built from may 12, 2011, through may 26, 2011
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, and e-450 vehicles built from may 12, 2011, through may 26, 2011. due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. the recall began in january 2014. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 11c20.