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Recall 00V-303

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 Ford Focus: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-303
Reported
October 12, 2000
Vehicles affected
203,700 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.

The risk

This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began october 12, 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles