NHTSA Recall 72V095000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V095000; Date: Apr. 26, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford Montego; 1972 Ford Ranchero; 1972 Ford Torino
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 407,244
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no h-2d and h-2d #2. Possibility that rear axle bearing maydeteriorate due to high axle shaft deflection. Deterioration of bearingusually will produce sufficient noise and vibration to indicate need forrepair; relative movement of axle shaft will result in complete loss oftractive effect as it disengages from differential. (correct by inspecting andreplacing with larger diameter shaft axle and new bearing. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 1972
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