Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V195000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 9,192 affected units, REAR AXLE CRACKING PUERTO RICO, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. this service will be provided free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V195000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Rear axle cracking puerto rico
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 9,192

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S30
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.
Consequence Summary: A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. this service will be provided free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V195000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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