NHTSA Recall # | 66795 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V040000 |
MFG Compaign # | 09S07 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
Date of notification | 27/02/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/08/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/10/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/02/09 |
Report created | 03/02/09 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 11134 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling 11,134 my 2009 4x2 ranger vehicles. Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck. |
Consequence summary | If a spindle fractures, the wheel may separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the front spindle if necessary free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 09s07. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |