NHTSA Recall 82V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V104000; Date: Oct. 26, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford E250; 1983 Ford E250; 1982 Ford E350; 1983 Ford E350; 1982 Ford F250; 1983 Ford F250; 1982 Ford F350; 1983 Ford F350
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 74,985
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles. System: power train; rear axle assembly. Consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. Ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1982
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