Recall number R/2007/015

Recall reference

R/2007/015

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2007-02-23

Reason for concern

POSSIBLE PARTIAL DETACHMENT OF FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM.

Reason for recall

It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been produced with front suspension lower arm bolts which may have been tightened to an incorrect torque. In this condition failure of a bolt may result in partial detachment of the arm from the subframe which could adversely affect the steering and stability control.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct torque and tightened if necessary. Should any bolt be found to be damaged it will be replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FORD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FORD service.

FORD Reference ID

6U060

Number of affected FORD cars

846