NHTSA recall 15V-608 (15V608000)
suspension recall reported September 29, 2015 - about 283,413 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V608000
- Also written as
- 15V-608
- Manufacturer number
- 15S27
- Reported
- September 29, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~283,413
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193, and 12V-195.
Why it is dangerous
If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S27.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-608 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.