NHTSA Recall 00V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V115000; Date: Apr. 19, 2000
If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford E-350; 2000 Ford E-350; 1999 Ford Econoline; 2000 Ford Econoline
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,300
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 15, 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 2000
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