Investigation PE02020: 2000–2001 Ford Focus

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 11, 2002

Closed

Aug 16, 2002

Model years

2000–2001

Subject

Air bag burn injuries/vehicle fires

Component: Air bags

Summary

Information disclosed during this pe shows allegations of burn injuries resulting from abrasion and/or termal causes.allegations of chemical burns also exist.several incidents allege vehicles fires resulting from deployment of the air bags.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to facilitate a thorough review of the complex issues in this matter.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2001 Ford Focus1,761 complaints
• 2000 Ford Focus3,686 complaints