NHTSA Recall 00V292001: Rack and pinion (steering)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 67,200 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Mercury Villager.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V292001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S33 |
| Component | STEERING › RACK AND PINION |
| Report received | October 10, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans. One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Safety risk
There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. Owner notification began november 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V292001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.