This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Date Announced
OCT 12, 2000
Vehicles Affected
203,700
Ford Recall #
00S31
NHTSA Campaign #
00V303000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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