2000 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #00V418000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD FOCUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/4/1999 - 10/12/2000 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/24/2001 |
| # Affected |
95,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IBEGAN JANUARY 24, 2001.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.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 VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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