WINDSTAR: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	03V459000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	WINDSTAR
Model Year:	2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	03C05
Manufacturer Component Description:	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	20010307 - 20021105
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	257119
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20031121
Recall Initiated By:	20031121
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20031106
Record Creation Date:	20031106
Regulation Part Number:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:	225
Defect Summary:	CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." DURING TESTING, A THIRD ROW BENCH FLOOR-TO-SEAT LATCH RELEASED BEFORE THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENT WAS MET. IDENTICAL LATCHES ARE USED IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS.
Consequence Summary:	IF THE LATCHES ON TH4E SECOND OR THIRD ROW SEATS OF THE VEHICLE RELEASE IN A CRASH, THE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY IS INCREASED.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW OF SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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