NHTSA recall 01V199000
Suspension · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front coil springs could fracture as a result of corrosion. Depending on the…
Why it matters: Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
The fix: Dealers will install protective shields around the front coil springs. Owner notification began September 6, 2001.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V199000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.