Vehicle recall 01V108000 · March 28, 2001
2001 Ford Focus
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 28, 2001
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 01S13
- Owner notification
- April 3, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Focus (2001): 2001
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