2000 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #00V218000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD FOCUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/19/1999 - 7/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/11/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
11/30/2000 |
| # Affected |
276,500 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT CONTACTING THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED THE INTERIOR IMPACT PROTECTION INTENDED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE B-PILLAR AND A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS, REVISE THE HEADLINER EDGE NEAR THE TOPS OF THE A-PILLARS TO ACCEPT THE NEW A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS WITH THEIR ENERGY ABSORBING TUBES, AND INSTALL THE NEW A-PILLAR AND THE OLD B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED.THE FIRST MAILING WILL BE FOR THE 3-DOOR SEDAN VEHICLES AND BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2000.THE SECOND PHASE IS FOR 4-DOOR SEDAN AND WAGON VEHICLES AND WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 29, 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). |
| See also |
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2000 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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