NHTSA Campaign 11V445000 — FORD E-450 2011 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Official recall record formatted for easier reading and linking. Campaign: 11V445000. Vehicle: FORD E-450. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V445000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | FORD E-450 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 11C20 |
Official summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."
Official consequence
The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Official remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20.
Official notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go towww.safercar.gov.
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89814 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V445000 |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-450 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 11C20 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Manufacturer Name | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2011-05-12 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-05-25 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 4532 |
| Action Date | 2014-01-31 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Ford Motor Company |
| Report Date | 2011-08-26 |
| Notification Date | 2011-08-30 |
| Additional Field 17 | 571 |
| Additional Field 18 | 205 |
| Official Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials." |
| Official Consequence | The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Official Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20. |
| Official Notes / Contact | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go towww.safercar.gov. |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000043359001152775000000236 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |