FORD FOCUS 2001: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V289000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-02-10 | 2002-11-06 | 2002-11-06 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-05 - 2001-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02S42
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 446569
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
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.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
