FORD E350 2000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
| Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1998-08-17 - 1999-12-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V115000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-05-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-04-19 | Date Added to Database: 2000-05-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S08 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3300 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.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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