Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V136000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,736 affected units, FORD/WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. these wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. owner notification began april 14, 2003. 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 lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V136000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2003-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/wheels
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 1,736

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03S01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. these wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque.
Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver may experience noise and/or vibration while driving the vehicle. continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel separating from the hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. owner notification began april 14, 2003. 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 lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zz2g.brii-s6i2
NHTSA ID: 03V136000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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