Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 72V-154 · 1971 Ward Custom

WARD LA FRANCE TRUCK CORP recall 72V-154 covers 17 1971 Ward Custom for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected171 model
ReportedJun 20, 1972Owners notified Jul 17, 1972
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CAMPAIGN NO 6172.MANFD 1-1, 1971 THRU 12-31, 1971.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONTAXLE HUB MAY BE DEFECTIVE.FAILURE OF FRONT AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING HUB WHERE NECESSARY).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1971 to December 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.