NHTSA Recall 14V165000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V165000; Date: Apr. 2, 2014
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Escape; 2002 Ford Escape; 2003 Ford Escape; 2004 Ford Escape
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 348,950
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s02.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2014
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