Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V303000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V303000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 203,700 affected units, FORD/REAR WHEEL HUB NUTS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. owner notification began october 12, 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.