Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 00V-020 · 2000 Ford Windstar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 00V-020 covers 1,475 2000 Ford Windstar for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.
The risk
IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.
FORD RECALL NO. 00S01.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 24, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 11, 1999 to September 19, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.