NHTSA Complaint #10153244 — 2004 FORD FOCUS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10153244
Vehicle	2004 FORD FOCUS
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Date of Incident	March 20, 2006
Date Filed	March 20, 2006
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED THERE WAS 9,500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V030000 FOR THE DOOR LATCHES. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR WORK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION.

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