FORD FOCUS 2000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V303000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-12 | 2000-10-12 | 2000-10-24 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-05 - 2000-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S31
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND INSTALL A REAR WHEEL RETENTION CAP TO PREVENT LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 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'.
