NHTSA Recall 04V604000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V604000; Date: Dec. 22, 2004
Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford GT
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 283
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s26. Customers can 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: Jan 14, 2005
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