2001-2003 Ford Windstar recall: mid/rear assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 6, 2003. It covers about 257,119 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 257,119
- reported
- Nov 6, 2003
- owners notified
- Nov 21, 2003
- related complaints
- 31
Seats: mid/rear assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a third row bench floor-to-seat latch released before the strength requirement was met. Identical latches are used in the second row of seats.
- Risk
- If the latches on th4e second or third row seats of the vehicle release in a crash, the potential for occupant injury is increased.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat-to-floor latches on the second and third row of seats. Owner notification began on november 21, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 03V459000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Windstar 2001-2003 200120022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 03V459000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Ford Windstar mid/rear assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V459000, reported on November 6, 2003, covers about 257,119 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V459000?
Dealers will replace the seat-to-floor latches on the second and third row of seats. Owner notification began on november 21, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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