FORD GT 2005: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V604000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | GT | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-14 | 2004-12-22 | 2004-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2004-02-20 - 2004-12-09
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S26
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 283
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE CASTING IMPERFECTIONS AT THE END OF EACH ARM THAT MAY RESULT IN THE ARM FRACTURING.
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRACTURE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FASTENERS. BEGINNING DECEMBER 15, 2004, FORD CONTACTED CUSTOMERS BY TELEPHONE TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS CONDITION AND REQUEST THAT THEY NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLES UNTIL THIS SERVICE ACTION HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THE RECALL OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S26.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
