HEARTLAND MONTEREY 2004: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : MONTEREY | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-02-23 - 2004-05-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V446000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-09-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-09-13 | Date Added to Database: 2004-09-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S24 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 34013 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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