Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V121000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 8,100 affected units, FORD/BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. if this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the lower control arm could contact the inside of the rear wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. owner notification began april 19, 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V121000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-04-11T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/ball joint assembly
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 8,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S15
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. if this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the lower control arm could contact the inside of the rear wheel.
Consequence Summary: In some cases, directional control of the vehicle could be reduced.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. owner notification began april 19, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ynp9_5uhw_bqd7
NHTSA ID: 01V121000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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