LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| Make : LINCOLN | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2007-05-15 - 2007-06-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V270000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-06-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-06-26 | Date Added to Database: 2007-06-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07S54 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8800 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. |
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Consequence:
IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S54.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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