Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V328000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V328000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 47,314 affected units, FORD/REAR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. the recall began on july 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V328000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2004-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/rear axle shaft fracture

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 47,314

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S16

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. in the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. the recall began on july 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cqud.pu67-h7f7

NHTSA ID: 04V328000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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