Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V289000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 446,569 affected units, FORD/STEERING PINCH BOLTS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V289000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2002-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/steering pinch bolts

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 446,569

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S42

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7wa5.ebgp_2wki

NHTSA ID: 02V289000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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