NHTSA Recall 00V223001: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,393 vehicles. It affects 2001 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V223001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S19 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | August 8, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. In addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.
Safety risk
Either of these conditions can lead to the steering wheel becoming loose or separating from the steering column, resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.
Notes
Owner notification began september 6, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V223001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.