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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 12:57 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 94V239000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / AEROSTAR     1995 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 22, 1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V239000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Potential Number of Units Affected: 9400 Summary: THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE. Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VAN.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.