Transport CanadaCritical
1997 FORD WINDSTARTransport Canada Recall #1997124
The official notice
Defect
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THESE TRANSAXLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVERS THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL BE EXPELLED AND CAN CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
SERVO COVER WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
10,607 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S75Updated June 10, 2026