Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V604000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V604000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 283 affected units, FORD/CONTROL ARMS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the upper and lower control arms may have casting imperfections at the end of each arm that may result in the arm fracturing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front and rear upper and lower control arms and fasteners. beginning december 15, 2004, ford contacted customers by telephone to advise them of this condition and request that they not operate their vehicles until this service action has been performed. the recall owner notification mailing began on january 14, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V604000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2004-12-22T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/control arms

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 283

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S26

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the upper and lower control arms may have casting imperfections at the end of each arm that may result in the arm fracturing.

Consequence Summary: Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front and rear upper and lower control arms and fasteners. beginning december 15, 2004, ford contacted customers by telephone to advise them of this condition and request that they not operate their vehicles until this service action has been performed. the recall owner notification mailing began on january 14, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V604000

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