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NHTSA Critical Active

FORD 2001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Reported: November 27, 2000 Initiated: November 27, 2000 #00V387002

Product Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.

Reason for Recall

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.

Details

Recalling Firm
FORD
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.. Recalled by FORD.
Why was this product recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 27, 2000. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 00V387002.