Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V194000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 23,000 affected units, CORROSION FRACTURES OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2012. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V194000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Corrosion fractures of front lower control arm
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 23,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11S16
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. Corrosion-related fractures of the front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and body mount attachments may occur.
Consequence Summary: A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. a separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft. either condition could result in significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2012. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-cwc2~muud~kjx2
NHTSA ID: 12V194000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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