NHTSA Campaign Number
00V303000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Reported to NHTSA: December 10, 2000
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND INSTALL A REAR WHEEL RETENTION CAP TO PREVENT LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 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.
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ford | Focus |
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