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2006 Ford FREESTAR Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Recall


NHTSA Recall #	49993
NHTSA Compaign #	06V069000
MFG Compaign #	06S42
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	FREESTAR
Model Year	2006
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of notification	15/03/06
Begin date of manufacuring	13/04/04
End date of manufacturing	13/12/05
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	09/03/06
Report created	14/03/06
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	12728
Defect summary	On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Consequence summary	In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
Corrective action	Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall notes	Ford recall no. 06s42. 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.

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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2006 Ford FREESTAR Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Recall

2006 Ford FREESTAR Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Recall

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