FORD RANGER 1984: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-02-22 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-04-04 |
Production Dates: 1984-01-01 - 1984-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3320
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
COMPONENTS IN THE LOCKING HUBS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE BROKEN COMPONENT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAY BECOME JAMMED AGAINST THE NUT.
CAM ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT WHEEL AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AXLE HUBS, LOCKING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO COME OFF AND RESULT IN LOSSOF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
