Ford Focus aftermarket suspension assemblies recalled for missing washer
Ride Control is recalling aftermarket suspension assemblies for 2000-2005 Ford Focus vehicles because a missing washer can cause the assembly to separate, potentially leading to injury or a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where component separation could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ride Control, LLC is recalling certain Readymount assemblies, part numbers 746641MT and 746646MT, sold as aftermarket service equipment for 2000 through 2005 Ford Focus vehicles. The affected assemblies were also sold under Gabriel part numbers G56944 and G56945, and privately branded PartsMaster part numbers G68944 and G68945.
The defect involves the assembly being built without a necessary washer. This absence can allow the Readymount assembly to pull apart the top mount. If the assembly separates during installation, it could result in injury to the installer. If the assembly separates while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in secondary damage to the vehicle and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Ride Control will notify owners and set up procedures to inspect, repair, and/or replace the affected parts without charge. The safety recall began on March 30, 2012. Owners may contact Ride Control at 1-800-999-3903 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD FOCUS
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Aftermarket Suspension
- Affected units
- 10,006
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FOCUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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