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.

Suspension — Front — Hub

Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice
• Renotification Notice
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Supplemental Defect Notice(Part 573) - 7-9-2007
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Supplement #1 - 6-12-2007
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Supplement #2 - 7-2-2007
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Supplement #3 - 7-19-2007
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice - 03/28/2008
• Quarterly Performance Report

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