| Make : FORD | Model : W9000 | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : 19721001 - 19750201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V200000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800228 | Date Received by ODI: 19790911 | Date Added to Database: 19791211 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 700 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALUMINUM HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH CAST IRON HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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