Ford Focus: Casting Defect May Cause Alloy Wheel(s) To Crack
Recall Summary Ford is recalling 160 Ford Focus and C-Max vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a casting defect in their alloy wheels that could cause the wheels to crack and fail. Owners should check their vehicle's wheels for a specific batch code and have them replaced if they match the affected batch. This recall is classified as Class II, meaning the defect is unlikely to result in serious injury or death.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD FOCUS, FORD C-MAX. Units affected: 160
- Reason
- A small batch of alloy wheels may have a casting defect that may initiate a fatigue crack and result in wheel failure. Remedy: Check wheels on affected vehicles for a specific batch code. Replace those wheels which have the identified batch code.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-03-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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