2004–2006 Ford Freestar Conversion & 2004–2006 Vmi Summit recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain MINI van conversions, the brake lines may have been routed incorrectly. The brake lines CAN make contact and chafe on the stabilizer bar.
💥 The risk
If this happens, the lines could wear through causing partial or full loss of braking ability due to a loss of brake fluid which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake lines to make sure the routing is correct. If no chafing is found, the brake lines will be secured to the vehicle chassis. If the brake lines are worn, the lines will be replaced. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact vmi at 1-800-348-8267.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V168000
- Manufacturer
- VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 742
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-348-8267
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 15, 2007
- Built
- Jan 16, 2004 – Oct 16, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.