| Make : FORD | Model : WINDSTAR | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990811 - 19990919 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V020000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000324 | Date Received by ODI: 20000131 | Date Added to Database: 20000202 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S01 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1475 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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