2000-2001 Ford Focus recall: recliner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 14, 2000. It covers about 95,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 95,000
reported: Dec 14, 2000
owners notified: Jan 24, 2001
related complaints: 44

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.

Recall number 00V418000

Affected vehicles

Ford Focus 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about seats problems.

2000 Ford Focus 2001 Ford Focus

Questions about recall 00V418000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Ford Focus recliner?

Yes. Recall 00V418000, reported on December 14, 2000, covers about 95,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V418000?

Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.

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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