Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 71V-161 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-161 covers 121 Ford vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CAMPAIGN NO H49.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL HUB DOES NOTMEET REQUIREDSPECIFICATIONS.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCHAS HIGH LATERAL LOADING OF THECOMPONENTS ENCOUNTERED DURINGCORNERING CORNERING MANEUVERS, HUB COULD CRACKAT BRAKE DRUM M OUNTING FLANGE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HUB WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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