FORD ESCAPE 2001: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V260001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-25 | 2000-09-12 | 2000-09-14 |
Production Dates: 1999-10-27 - 2000-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S25
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1325
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS. IF THE INCORRECT HUBS ARE INSTALLED ON A 4X2 VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN, OR IN SOME CASES, SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
