LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V270000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | TOWN CAR | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-06-22 | 2007-06-26 | 2007-06-26 |
Production Dates: 2007-05-15 - 2007-06-05
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07S54
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 07S54.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
