1999 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others recall: latch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 15, 1999. It covers about 2,893 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,893
reported: Mar 15, 1999
owners notified: Apr 7, 1999

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door striker.

Recall number 99V046000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V046000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others latch?

Yes. Recall 99V046000, reported on March 15, 1999, covers about 2,893 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V046000?

Dealers will replace the door striker.

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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