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Minivan recalled by FORD — recall 71696

Transport Canada · Canada · 2011-03-03

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Agency
Transport Canada
Recall identifier
71696
Date of alert
2011-03-03
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Product category
Minivan
Product type
TC
Reported risk: On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), the rear axle may corrode and fracture. If the rear axle fractures, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, creating the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install rear axle reinforcement brackets.
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/transport-canada-recall-201028

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