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Ford Focus Recall 00V303: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 00V303, reported October 12, 2000, 203,700 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V303FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Ford Focus2000