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NHTSA Campaign 99I001000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 2, 1999 · 15,900 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE REAR RETAINING BRACKET CAN DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL DOWN.

Consequence

IF THE CONSOLE DOES FALL DOWN, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR POSSIBLY STRIKE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED RETAINING BRACKET IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL RETAINING BRACKET.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 15,900
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 15,900

Source: NHTSA Campaign 99I001000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.