Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V012001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V012001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 57,400 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 118, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. if an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V012001
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-03-23T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 118
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 57,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."
Consequence Summary: There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. if an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 98V012001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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