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1995 Ford WINDSTAR Structure Body Hood Recall


NHTSA Recall #	13266
NHTSA Compaign #	97V180000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	WINDSTAR
Model Year	1995
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Date of notification	10/11/97
Begin date of manufacuring	31/01/94
End date of manufacturing	31/12/95
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	20/10/97
Report created	21/10/97
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	769000
Defect summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. Tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. Air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Consequence summary	This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. If there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. If there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.
Recall notes	Owner notification began november 10, 1997. 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.

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1995 Ford WINDSTAR Structure Body Hood Recall

1995 Ford WINDSTAR Structure Body Hood Recall

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