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04V602000: REAR LIFTGATE RELEASE ROD
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 04V602000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2001 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape
2004 Ford Escape
2005 Ford Escape
Campaign No: 04V602000
Mfg. Campaign No: 04V09
Number of Affected Vehicles: 262113
DEFECT SUMMARY
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks And Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall is expected to begin on January 24, 2005.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 04V602000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2001 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape
2004 Ford Escape
2005 Ford Escape
Campaign No: 04V602000
Mfg. Campaign No: 04V09
Number of Affected Vehicles: 262113
DEFECT SUMMARY
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks And Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall is expected to begin on January 24, 2005.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.