FORD E-350 1983: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V104000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-12 | 1982-10-26 | 1982-10-28 |
Production Dates: 1981-10-01 - 1982-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74985
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH DANA FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION ORPARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. INEITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD FOLLOW.
