NHTSA Recall 77V009000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Steering. Reported 1977-01-27. An estimated 5,387 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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