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Old 07-08-2007, 07:41 PM   #1
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Default 2006 WQ Recall

There is a small recall of some WQ Fiesta's. Doesn't appear to be anything major.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal..._ID_Auto=15022

Date: 25/07/2007

Supplier Name: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Product Make: Ford

Product Model: Fiesta

Target Number: 11

Model Years From: 2006

Consequences: Damage to this universal joint could result in loss of steering control

Campaign Number: SRCC382

VIN Range:

Serial Range:

Product Info: Certain WX Fiesta models built from 12 October 2006 to 24 October 2006 inclusive

Defect Details: The steering column could have been damaged by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. In rare cases there may be damage to the steering column upper universal joint.

Consumer action: Known owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

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Old 07-08-2007, 11:00 PM   #2
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Ugh, that's no good.
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Old 08-08-2007, 11:42 AM   #3
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Damn..mine is October 2006 build. Don't know the actual day though. Guess I'll wait and see if I get a recall letter.
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Old 08-08-2007, 06:27 PM   #4
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PM me your VIN number scooby I can find out the day it was built.
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:19 PM   #5
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Thanks mate, but I already called Ford and they said my car isn't affected by the recall.
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