NHTSA Campaign 07V270000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 26, 2007 · 8,800 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 2008 | 8,800 |
| LINCOLN | TOWN CAR | 2007 | 8,800 |
| MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS | 2008 | 8,800 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V270000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.