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.