NHTSA Recall 04V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V328000; Date: Jul. 7, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria; 2003 Lincoln Town Car
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 47,314
Recall Summary:
Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s16. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot ( 1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 2004
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