FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-01-31.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V020000
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,475
Reported to NHTSA
2000-01-31
Owners notified
2000-03-24
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.
Notes
FORD RECALL NO. 00S01.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 24, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.