NHTSA Recall # | 16253 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 97V204000 |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | AEROSTAR |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
Date of notification | 16/02/98 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/01/92 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/01/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/11/97 |
Report created | 20/11/97 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 75000 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger minivans. These vehicles can develop powertrain bending resonance or transfer case output shaft bushing displacement. The powertrain bending resonance or the output shaft bushing displacement can result in structural failure of the transmission and/or transfer case. Fluid explusion, driveshaft separation or loss of vehicle drive can result. |
Consequence summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, and, if the expelled fluid contacts the exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a new transfer case rear output shaft bushing and an aluminum driveshaft will be installed. |
Recall notes | Owner notification is expected to begin february 16,1998. 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 1-800-424-9393. |