FORD FOCUS 2001: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-03 | 2001-03-28 | 2001-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-12 - 2001-03-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01S13
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK COULD UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINE.
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 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'.
