NHTSA Campaign Id 09V040000; Date: Feb. 3, 2009
If a spindle fractures, the wheel may separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Ford Ranger
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,134
Ford is recalling 11,134 my 2009 4x2 ranger vehicles. Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck.
Dealers will replace the front spindle if necessary free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford recall no. 09s07. Customers may also 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: Feb 27, 2009
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