KZRV ESCAPE 2001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| Make : KZRV | Model : ESCAPE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 1999-10-22 - 2000-11-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V387002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-12-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-11-27 | Date Added to Database: 2000-11-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S49 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 46000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 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'. |
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