NHTSA recall 99V-046 (99V046000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported March 15, 1999 - about 2,893 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V046000
Also written as: 99V-046
Manufacturer number: 99S04
Reported: March 15, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~2,893
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-046 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Ford E-150 - 1999

Ford E-250 - 1999

Ford E-350 - 1999

Ford Econoline - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.