| Make : FORD | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980817 - 19991223 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000515 | Date Received by ODI: 20000419 | Date Added to Database: 20000502 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S08 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES, LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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