NHTSA Recall 00V387002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V387002; Date: Nov. 27, 2000
This condition will likely result in sudden and complete loss of the windshield wiper function, or of the wiper function on the driver side only, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Escape
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 46,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during December 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 2000
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