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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:47 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99I001000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / WINDSTAR     1998-1999 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 02, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99I001000 SQ99001 NHTSA Action Number: SQ99001 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY Potential Number of Units Affected: 15900 Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE REAR RETAINING BRACKET CAN DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL DOWN. Consequence: IF THE CONSOLE DOES FALL DOWN, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR POSSIBLY STRIKE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED RETAINING BRACKET IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL RETAINING BRACKET. Notes: FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE RETAINING BRACKET. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM. Check to Request Research. Submit below.