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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:06 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98I003000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / WINDSTAR     1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAY 29, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98I003000 EA98008 NHTSA Action Number: EA98008 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Potential Number of Units Affected: 174000 Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. MINI VANS SOLD DURING THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 1996, AND JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MAY 1997. FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATE TO HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BOLTS MAY BE LOOSE AS A RESULT OF AN INCOMPLETE TIGHTENING OPERATION AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. Consequence: WHEN THE BOLTS ARE LOOSE, A NOTICEABLE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IS EVIDENT WHICH PROVIDES WARNING TO THE VEHICLE DRIVER. VEHICLE BRAKING IS NOT DEGRADED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALPIER ANCHOR PLATE BOLTS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOR THE TIGHTENING OF THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ANCHOR PLATE TO HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. Check to Request Research. Submit below.