2001 Ford Focus recall: recliner
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 28, 2001. It covers about 8,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,500
- reported
- Mar 28, 2001
- owners notified
- Apr 3, 2001
- related complaints
- 13
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- Pm certain sedans and wagons, 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.
- Risk
- If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat back recliner handle spring for the driver and front passenger seats. Owner notification began april 3, 2001. 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 01V108000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 01V108000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Focus recliner?
Yes. Recall 01V108000, reported on March 28, 2001, covers about 8,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V108000?
Dealers will replace the seat back recliner handle spring for the driver and front passenger seats. Owner notification began april 3, 2001. 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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