What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2004441
- Recall date
- 20 December 2004
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Escape
- Model years
- 2004 to 2005
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 23,522
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standards Document 206 Inertia Load requirement. If the liftgate is left unlocked, it may open during a severe collision. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod and attachment clip.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2004441.