1998 FORD WINDSTAR RECALL - #00V168000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/29/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/19/2000 |
| # Affected |
20,637 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY. |
| Consequences |
THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 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). |
| See also |
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for CHILD SEAT
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
1998 FORD WINDSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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