Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V009000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-01-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V009000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
5,387
Reported to NHTSA
1977-01-27
Owners notified
1977-05-16

Defect description

THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK IN SERVICE. SPINDLE STEM SEPARATION COULD OCCUR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STEM AT THE INNER BEARING FILLET LOCATION.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPINDLES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGE ANDOPTIONAL FRONT DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Ford1969
MERCURY Mercury1969

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.