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Recall 12V-195

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 to 2003 Ford Windstar: Suspension (rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-195
Reported
May 3, 2012
Vehicles affected
9,192 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. Due to increased stresses caused by high cycles of torsional loading, specific to this market, the rear axle can crack.

The risk

A fractured axle may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket on the rear axle or replace the axles, as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s30.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles