Ford — Focus
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The wall of the wheel axle bolt hole may be weaker on one side. This could cause the lower ball joint to detach, leading to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a notice about some Ford Focus cars. The metal around a wheel bolt hole may be too thin on one side.
What's happening? If the metal is weak, the ball joint could come off. This could make you lose control of the car and cause a crash.
Does this affect me? This affects Focus cars in Germany, Denmark, France, Croatia, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia.
What should I do? Take your car to a Ford dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or doctor if you feel unsafe driving.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The wall of the wheel axle bolt hole may be weaker on one side. This could cause the lower ball joint to detach, leading to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
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