FORD MUSTANG 1966: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19E011000

Make Model Year
FORD MUSTANG 1966
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-17 2019-02-09 2019-02-19

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 598

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Drake Automotive Group, LLC "Drake" is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs "all vehicles with drums". The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.

Consequence

Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.