Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V243000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V243000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 128 affected units, REAR BRAKE ROTOR TRANSPORTATION BOLTS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkt vehicles with a town car package manufactured from march 6, 2012, through april 3, 2012, which are available only to body builders for upfitting as hearse or livery/limousine vehicles. these vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface.

Corrective Action

All the affected vehicles have been quarantined at the coach builder?s facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. notices were mailed to the coach builders on may 24, 2012. for more information, owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V243000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-31T00:00:00
Subject: Rear brake rotor transportation bolts
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 128

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S32
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkt vehicles with a town car package manufactured from march 6, 2012, through april 3, 2012, which are available only to body builders for upfitting as hearse or livery/limousine vehicles. these vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface.
Consequence Summary: The raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: All the affected vehicles have been quarantined at the coach builder?s facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. notices were mailed to the coach builders on may 24, 2012. for more information, owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-z9v8~3etz-ib58
NHTSA ID: 12V243000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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