Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 84V-023 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 84V-023 covers 3,320 Ford vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
COMPONENTS IN THE LOCKING HUBS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE BROKEN COMPONENT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAY BECOME JAMMED AGAINST THE NUT.
The fix
CAM ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT WHEEL AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AXLE HUBS, LOCKING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO COME OFF AND RESULT IN LOSSOF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1984 to February 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.