Ford Motor Co. is adding 425,288 Windstar minivans to its recall list. The brackets and mounts on the minivans, model year 1999-2003, could separate from the subframe and cause drivers to lose control. The company had previously recalled some of the vehicles after a 28-year-old man was killed last year when the rear axle of his Windstar cracked in half causing him to crash into a building.
The minivans were either sold or registered in 22 cold weather states where salt is used on the road during winter including Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as the District of Columbia. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that if the mount separated from the frame, a driver could experience reduced steering control. Ford said there has been seven crashes and five minor injuries connected to the recall so far. Windstar owners should contact Ford at (866) 436-7332 for additional information.
The attorneys at Messa and Associates have successfully represented many victims of defective automobiles. If you or a loved one has been injured by one of the recalled vehicles, please contact us at 1-877-MessaLaw.
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