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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 1982 · #82V104000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

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