Make : FORD | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870301 - 19870401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V060000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870410 | Date Received by ODI: 19870427 | Date Added to Database: 19870430 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 350 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS. |
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Consequence:
WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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