Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

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ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported2000-01-31Affected1,475 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.

Risk

IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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