NHTSA Campaign Id 84V023000; Date: Mar. 6, 1984
1984 Ford Bronco Ii; 1984 Ford Ranger
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,320
Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. The broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut.
Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with front automatic locking hubs. System: power train; axle hubs, locking. Consequences of defect: this could cause the nut to come off and result in lossof the left front wheel, causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 22, 1984
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