Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 87V-060 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-060 covers 350 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.
The risk
WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.
The fix
REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.
SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL DECORATIVELUG NUTS INCLUDED WITH STYLED STEEL, POLYCAST, AND CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS.
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 March 1, 1987 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.