FORD F-250 1974: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 74V240000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-12-30 | 1974-12-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10664
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 150.4 X 4 LIGHT TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE DANA 3.350POUND FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLES THAT WEREIMPROPERLY HARDENED.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FATIGUE FAILURE AND RESULT INSPINDLE FRACTURE.CONTINUED DRIVING WILL RESULT IN SPINDLE SEPARATION FROMAXLE ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT WHEEL, HUB AND DRUM WILL BECOME DETACHED FROM TRUCK.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SPINDLE WHERE NECESSARY'.
