REC-000298

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0 Ford FOCUS

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 24 September 2015

Defect

It is possible that the front drive shafts fitted to affected vehicles may not meet specification and could fail during initial acceleration and take-off.

Hazard

If the front drive shafts fail, it will cause loss of ability to accelerate from a standing start, posing an accident hazard to the driver and other road users.

Remedy

Ford will write to all affected owners. Until the Safety Recall is completed it is recommended owners should avoid aggressive acceleration on take-off. Vehicles previously repaired under Program R1413 are not subject to this recall. Owners are advised to contact their Ford dealership for inspection and rectification. For Further information, contact any authorised Ford dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au