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Component: BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: DISC: CALIPER
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| ID: 98I003000 (1998 FORD TRUCK WINDSTAR) |
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| Updated |
Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
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Description:
Recall: 1998 Ford Windstar
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98I003000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 174000Summary:
This is not a safety defect in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is
deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.
Vehicle Description: Mini vans sold during the months of December 1996, and
January, February and May 1997. These vehicles may have incorrect service
replacement brake rotors installed which will cause an improper wheel to hub
abutment condition to occur.
With an incorrect rotor installed, the driver may experience wheel shudder on
braking or shimmy at highway speeds. If the vehicle is not serviced, this
condition could eventually cause the wheel studs to break.
Dealers will replace front rotors and brake pads on the affected vehicles.
Ford has decided to conduct an Owner Notification Program that provides for the
tightening of the bolts on the front brake caliper anchor plate to hub and
spindle assembly. Owners can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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