NHTSA recall 03V459000
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Ford Windstar
Reported Nov 6, 2003257,119 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 03C05Built Mar 7, 2001 – Nov 5, 2002
The defect
Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a third row bench floor-to-seat latch released before the strength requirement was met. identical latches are used in the second row of seats.
The risk
If the latches on TH4E second or third row seats of the vehicle release in a crash, the potential for occupant injury IS increased.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the seat-to-floor latches on the second and third row of seats. owner notification began on november 21, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.