NHTSA recall 00V303000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford Focus
Reported Oct 12, 2000203,700 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 00S31Built Mar 5, 1999 – May 5, 2000
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
The 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.