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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 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 95000 Manufactured: 03/1999 - 10/2000 |
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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. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
01V108000 Component: Interior Systems:Seat Latch Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Ford |
Model: Focus |
Recall Date: 03/29/2001 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 8500 Manufactured: 03/2001 - 03/2001 |
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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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