NHTSA Recall # | 47269 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V168000 |
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Manufacturer | VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FREESTAR CONVERSION |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 15/05/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/10/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/04/07 |
Report created | 18/04/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 742 |
Defect summary | On certain mini van conversions, the brake lines may have been routed incorrectly. The brake lines can make contact and chafe on the stabilizer bar. |
Consequence summary | If this happens, the lines could wear through causing partial or full loss of braking ability due to a loss of brake fluid which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the brake lines to make sure the routing is correct. If no chafing is found, the brake lines will be secured to the vehicle chassis. If the brake lines are worn, the lines will be replaced. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact vmi at 1-800-348-8267. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |