Ford Focus Recall

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SA: Focus recall to have no impact in Australia

ADELAIDE, Feb 7 AAP - A recall of more than 350,000 Ford cars in
the United States would not have any impact in Australia, the
company said today.

The Ford Motor Company said it would recall almost 359,000 Focus
cars because of a problem with a rear door which could open while
the car was being driven, creating a safety risk.

"If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is
in motion," the recall announcement said.

But Ford Australia public affairs manager Sinead McAlary said
the recall would not affect Focus cars sold in Australia.

She said the Focus vehicles sold locally were built in Europe
and were not included in the recall.

"The recall is related to a plant production problem in the
United States so has no impact on the cars sold in Australia," she
said.

Last year, Ford Australia sold more than 12,500 Focus cars
making it the company's third most popular model behind the Falcon
and the Falcon Ute.

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