In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch

Date Announced

MAR 15, 1999

Vehicles Affected

2,893

Ford Recall #

99S04

NHTSA Campaign #

99V046000

Summary

Vehicle description: Utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Actions

Dealers will replace the door striker.

Documents (4)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)