Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V260001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/27/1999 to 08/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1325 | 09/25/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/12/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. if the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them. owner notification began september 25, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| 15427 | 11/01/2001 | 630448 | Exhibiting a clicking type noise from either or both of the front wheels when turning at slow speeds after driving for approximatel 20-30 minutes. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 12/14/2000 | 1 | 10/25/2000 | |
| Vehicle experiencing problem with ice developing on front wheels which causes severe vibration when driving. dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 08/22/2002 | |||
| While driving owner started noticing problems with front wheels. after inspecting she found that right front tire was separating from vehicle due to two studs breaking off at base located at wheel well. please describe details. *ak | |||