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Recall 99V-046

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford E-150 and 3 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-046
Reported
March 15, 1999
Vehicles affected
2,893 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

The fix

Dealers will replace the door striker.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began april 7, 1999.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles