FOCUS: STEERING:LINKAGES

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	02V289000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	FOCUS
Model Year:	2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	02S42
Manufacturer Component Description:	STEERING:LINKAGES
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	19990305 - 20010531
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	446569
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20030210
Recall Initiated By:	20030210
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20021106
Record Creation Date:	20021106
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Defect Summary:	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
Consequence Summary:	LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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