NHTSA Recall 04V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V446000; Date: Sep. 13, 2004
If the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. Wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Ford Freestar; 2004 Mercury Monterey
Component: Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 34,013
Recall Summary:
Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. This condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. The recall began September 20, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s24. Customers can 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: Sep 20, 2004
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