NHTSA Recall 00V418000: Recliner (seats)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95,000 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Ford Focus.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V418000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S55 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER |
| Report received | December 14, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
Safety risk
If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
Notes
Owner notification ibegan january 24, 2001.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 00V418000
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.