Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
- FORD / BRONCO II 1984
- FORD / RANGER 1984
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: MAR 06, 1984
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V023000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,320
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
SEE ABOVE.
Remedy:
CAM ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT WHEEL AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes:
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 LOSS OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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