If the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. Wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash.

Wheels — Hub

Date Announced
SEP 13, 2004
Vehicles Affected
34,013
Mercury Recall #
04S24
NHTSA Campaign #
04V446000
Summary
Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. This condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.
Actions
Dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. The recall began September 20, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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