MERCEDES BENZ TOWN CAR 2003: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2001-11-14 - 2002-12-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V328000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-07-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 2004-07-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S16 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 47314 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 04S16. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT ' 1-888-327-4236'. |
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