NHTSA Recall 07V270000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V270000; Date: Jun. 26, 2007
If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford Crown Victoria; 2007 Lincoln Town Car; 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,800
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 07s54. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 2007
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