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2003 FORD WINDSTAR Recall - Campaign #03V459000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #03V459000

RECALL FOR SEATS : MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 2003 FORD WINDSTAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 3/7/2001 - 11/5/2002
Recalled on 11/6/2003
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 11/21/2003
# Affected 257,119
Recalled for SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences IF THE LATCHES ON TH4E SECOND OR THIRD ROW SEATS OF THE VEHICLE RELEASE IN A CRASH, THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY IS INCREASED.
Corrective action 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.
Notes FORD RECALL NO. 03C05.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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2003 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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