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NHTSA Campaign ID:  00V418000
Component:  Interior Systems:Seat Latch
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford
Model:
Focus
Recall Date:
12/18/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 95000
Manufactured: 03/1999 - 10/2000
Defect Summary:
Station wagons and 3-door vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
Consequence Summary:
If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V108000
Component:  Interior Systems:Seat Latch
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford
Model:
Focus
Recall Date:
03/29/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8500
Manufactured: 03/2001 - 03/2001
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the seat back recliner handle spring for the driver and front passenger seats.
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