FORD FREESTAR 2004: WHEELS:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V446000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FREESTAR | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-20 | 2004-09-13 | 2004-09-16 |
Production Dates: 2004-02-23 - 2004-05-13
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S24
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 34013
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB.
IF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. WHEEL SEPARATION MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S24.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
