2000 Ford Focus recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 12, 2000. It covers about 203,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 203,700
reported: Oct 12, 2000
owners notified: Oct 12, 2000
related complaints: 113

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 00V303000

Affected vehicles

Ford Focus 2000 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 113 complaints about wheels problems.

2000 Ford Focus

Questions about recall 00V303000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford Focus lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?

Yes. Recall 00V303000, reported on October 12, 2000, covers about 203,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V303000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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