2000 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #02V289000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD FOCUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/5/1999 - 5/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
11/6/2002 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/2003 |
| # Affected |
446,569 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. |
| Consequences |
LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY, CABLES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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